PNN 165 - Nursing Fundamentals Module A

5.00 Credit(s)

This course is the initial course in the nursing curriculum. The course introduces the core concept of caring as it relates to the practice of nursing. This course acquaints the student with the therapeutic use of self in caring for individuals across the life span. Additionally, the concepts of health, environment, person, and nursing are presented as the supporting structure to practice. The nursing process, critical thinking, communication, and adaptation are introduced as contributing concepts that are essential to the art of holistic caring. The course is structured to facilitate acquisition of knowledge, techniques, and professional values necessary to basic nursing care. The course includes the psychosocial and interpersonal concerns of the nurse and the individual in the therapeutic environment. Basic interventions for the client with specific health needs are included. Various health care facilities are used including acute and long term care facilities. This course is offered in two modules. 59.4 Lec. Hrs. / 118.8 Clinical Hrs.

Corequisite(s): Must have taken previously or concurrently enrolled in PNN 210