NB/NL235 Fundamentals of Nursing and Care of the Older Adult
This course provides the theoretical and practical basis for fundamental nursing skills. Basic needs of the individual, with focus on the older adult, are examined. The nursing process is used to identify and address the bio-psycho-social, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of individuals. The impact of the primary themes of ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, HEALTH, and NURSING care of individuals is expanded as a basis of nursing care. In addition, the following secondary themes are continued to be identified as essential to the role and function of the professional nurse: health care, safety, quality improvement, social justice, diversity, caring, nursing process, BSN roles and nursing informatics. Ethical and legal aspects of safe nursing practice are explored as the student gains knowledge and experience in the profession. Students apply the theory of this course through clinical experiences in long-term care. Classroom: 3 hours; Clinical: 90 hours/semester.