Presents practice opportunities for nurses in a variety of settings. Locates modern professional nursing within an historical context. Introduces the philosophy and organizing framework for the study of nursing at Messiah College.
Initiates practice in the skills of critical thinking and communication.
The focus of this clinical nursing course is well client systems composed of persons and families. Discussion of health is concentrated at the wellness end of the wellness-illness continuum. Physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables are introduced as they relate to the nursing process. Intervention strategies focus on primary prevention. Clinical experiences emphasize the pro-vider of care role.