Description
This course in leadership is the first of two courses that will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to the role of the nurse as leader and as nursing team member. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and provision of a safe effective care environment, the course content includes discussion of current issues surrounding the profession of nursing, care of the critically ill person, and the transition from student to professional nurse through experience in leadership and responsibility for the care of a group of clients. Clinical experiences will include roles as both team member and team leader in various environments and, as available, team member in critical care.
Program