RNSG 1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice
Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.
Semester Hours
4
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
4
End-of-Course Outcomes
Describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of health care; use basic nursing skills; apply basic systematic problem-solving skills using critical thinking for clinical decision-making.