NURS-123 Foundations of Nursing Practice for the Experienced Health Care Provider

The student will develop and attain attitudes, knowledge and skills, both interpersonal and psychomotor, which are necessary to assist the patient in meeting health care needs. The curriculum framework and influence of the stress-adaptation process on basic needs and nursing care is emphasized. The student will select general nursing actions and develop competencies to meet patient needs required to deliver safe, technical nursing care to patients in long-term and acute care settings.

Credits

7

Prerequisite

Prerequisites for ADN Nursing Program: BIOL-107, BIOL-203, CHEM 103, MATH-122, 138 or higher, Pre- or corequisite: BIOL-204, HMDV-200. Prerequisites for PN Certificate: BIOL-107, BIOL-203; HEAL-105. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL-204, HMDV-200

Course Objectives

1. 1. Utilize knowledge of physiology to identify alterations in function in patients experiencing
   common responses to stress.
2. 2. Communicate with the health care team and patients to promote continuity of care.
3. 3. Identify and describe activities that promote the profession of nursing.
4. 4. Describe a holistic approach to the provision of nursing care for patients experiencing common
   responses to stress.
5. 5. With guidance, demonstrate caring, integrity, safe practice and accountability when practicing
   the art and science of nursing.
6. 6. Practice critical thinking strategies in the application of the nursing process.
7. 7. Discuss how nursing care can be delivered in an effective and efficient manner, maintaining
   legal and ethical standards.
8. 8. Summarize the impact of responses to stress on members of a multicultural society.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Utilize knowledge of physiology to identify alterations in function in patients experiencing
   common responses to stress.
2. 2. Communicate with the health care team and patients to promote continuity of care.
3. 3. Identify and describe activities that promote the profession of nursing.
4. 4. Describe a holistic approach to the provision of nursing care for patients experiencing common
   responses to stress.
5. 5. With guidance, demonstrate caring, integrity, safe practice and accountability when practicing
   the art and science of nursing.
6. 6. Practice critical thinking strategies in the application of the nursing process.
7. 7. Discuss how nursing care can be delivered in an effective and efficient manner, maintaining
   legal and ethical standards.
8. 8. Summarize the impact of responses to stress on members of a multicultural society.