NURE 105 - Foundational Concepts of Nursing

This course introduces students to the profession of nursing using the QSEN framework of Patient Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Information Management. Introduction of the Nursing Process allows for exploration of the knowledge, skills and attitude related to the foundational principles inherent to the nursing role and nurse-patient relationship. Concepts include but are not limited to professional behaviors, communication, culture, psycho-social and legal/ethical issues, as well as an introduction to basic health assessment, pharmacology, and leadership and management. Foundational knowledge for basic proficiency in clinical calculations is introduced in this semester. There is no associated clinical component, but competence with medical terminology is included through self-guided learning modules.
Satisfaction of College Placement Testing or satisfaction of any needed developmental courses
Co-requisite(s): BIO 105, ENG 101, PSY 101, ENG 112
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours