Focus is on concepts related to basic biopsychosocial needs and mechanisms for healt h maintenance. Basic pharmacology is included. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process in maintaining health, preventing illness, and in restoring health. Laboratory practice of basic nursing skills and concepts. Supervised and directed application of nursing theory in the care of individuals in extended and acute care facilities.
Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing pr ocess in working with the elderly.
12.0 hours clinical. This course is for special topics offered as 098A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. See The Clas s Schedule for the specific topic being offered. Introduction to the role of the professional nurse in primary and secondary nursing practice. The focus is on systematic data gathering, including skills of history-taking and physical assessment.