Nursing skills specific to the RN are introduced in skills labs. Introduction to nursing as a profession. Fundamental nursing skills required to deliver safe and therapeutic nursing care taught in supervised laboratory and clinical settings. Emphasis on principles of biological and social sciences applicable to nursing care, the nursing process and the needs of the aged. Fundamentals of Nursing.
Emphasis is on the application of the nursing process to the care of the adult client.
Incorporated will be mental health concepts related to the care of the adult medical-surgical client. Specific concepts of family will be introduced as well as major mental health issues. Additional acute and chronic health problems will be addressed. Assists the senior student to embark on a career in nursing, become a contributing member within the discipline of nursing and understand the political economic,social and cultural influences on nursing and health care. Open to RNs.