Six hours clinical practicum. NUR 300 - Professional Nursing Concepts and Theories Introduces RN to professional nursing concepts, nursing theories, historical perspectives and other factors which impact contemporary nursing. Concepts are applied throughout curriculum. Three hours lecture per week. Health Maintenance Nature of the nursing process is explored in relation to self-care concepts applied to self, families and communities.
Student is introduced to family dynamics and family assessment of various cultures.
Therapeutic communication, interview skills and teaching skills are further developed. Three hours lecture, two hours clinical are scheduled per week. Health Promotion Student is introduced to varied aspects of community nursing. Nursing process is utilized in relation to health maintenance and health promotion for clients of all ages, their families, and the broader community aggregates. This practicum focuses on human responses and nursing care of the expanding family and children.