NUR 1021C - Nursing Process I

6 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)

This course introduces concepts and principles of holistic nursing care. Students will build on knowledge obtained in the biophysical and psycho-social sciences in this first of four required clinical nursing courses in the nursing curriculum. Theory content includes an introduction to healthcare systems ethical-legal aspects of nursing practice, health and illness, communications, functional health patterns of clients, stress-adaptation, professional behaviors, and all steps of the nursing process with emphasis on assessment of older adult clients. Students begin socialization into the role of the Associate Degree Nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing Program or permission of the program director, BSC 1085C, BSC 1086C, DEP 2004

Corequisite(s): NUR 1021L.

Special Nursing Program policies may apply to this course.