NURS 5041 - Foundational Concepts and Skills for Nursing

6 credit hours
Examines the nature and context of nursing as a profession within the larger health care system using systems theory as a framework. Professional values, such as altruism, autonomy, human dignity and integrity are introduced as foundational to the practice of nursing. The students are also introduced to the concepts of health, health promotion and protection for individuals, families and communities. BEginning practice of foundational nursing skills, including individual, family, and basic nursing care and therapeutic communication are practiced in both lab and clinical settings. There is an emphasis on the role of the nurse in collaborating with an interpreforessional team to provide quality and safe care. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Registration Restriction(s): Graduate Nursing Program
Co-requisite Course: NURS 5024, 5043
Terms Typically Offered: summer