An overview of the relationship among the concepts of person, health, and nursing. The client’s needs for a safe, effective environment, physiological integrity, and psycho-social integrity are explored. The nursing process is introduced as the problem solving technique. In addition, the student acquires the knowledge and skills essential to meet the basic needs of individuals exhibiting predictable health care needs. Clinical laboratory experience is gained in the college laboratory, the local hospital and a nursing home (52.5 lecture, 37.5 college lab, 102 clinical hours).
Prerequisites
acceptance into the Nursing program
Semester Offered
Offered Fall only