NURS 108 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

4 Credits
This course explores concepts that form the foundation of practice as a registered nurse including communication, cultural diversity, nursing process, pharmacotherapy, legal and ethical aspects of care.

Course Outcomes

Recognize the phases of the nursing process as the framework for clinical reasoning.
Describe the application of comfort theory and multiculturalism to nursing practice including:basic pharmacotherapy, legel and ethical responsibilties, and professional and therapeutic communication.
Describe basic components of mental health and mental illness.