Special attention is given to employment practices, wages, hours, unionism and labor legislation. This course introduces the R.N. student to the philosophy, framework, and outcomes of the nursing program. Students demonstrate their abilities to utilize the nursing process, conduct a client teaching session, and write a scholarly paper. This course provides the knowledge to understand health risks and develop methods to prevent or reduce the risks. Prevention focuses on methods of keeping an illness or injury from occurring, early diagnosis and treatment, and avoiding further deterioration of functioning.
Promotion focuses on increasing level of well being for ill and well people.
Students, preceptors, and faculty collaborate to facilitate individual learning. Course objectives and evaluation methods will be determined by individual consultation with students. Development of basic conversational, reading, and writing skills. Introduction to the culture of the target language and emphasis on developing sensitivity to and appreciation for cultural differences. Laboratory work required.