NURS 1117 — Foundations in Nursing
For Nursing Program students only. This course introduces the student to the roles of the nurse as a provider of care, a manager of care, and a member of the nursing discipline. Course content contains an overview of clinical judgement, critical thinking, and the nursing process presented as a method for planning patient care throughout the life span. Emphasis is on establishing nurse/patient relationships and therapeutic communication. Skills associated with the nurse’s role are the primary focus, including mathematical skills essential for calculating medication dosages.