Description
This course will assist the nursing student in developing an 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 alterations in physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the person. In this course the student will provide care to the total patient based on the previous content and including the content of this course. 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 the discussion of alterations in health across the lifespan and the physiological and psychological needs of the client with alterations in both physical and psychosocial health. Students will care for clients in both medical surgical units and psychiatric units in both acute and long term care as available.
Program