The concepts of nursing, person and environment are discussed along with selected nursing theories. Introduces the research process, history of nursing and nursing education practices.
Students apply the nursing process for personal and professional situations.
Accountability and responsibility to God, clients and self are presented to assist students in identifying spiritual needs. Offered each Fall. As provider of care the student studies communication principles, medical terminology and math for medications. Under professional role behaviors, principles of critical thinking are utilized as a foundation for the nursing process. Involvement in professional nursing student organizations is required.