NURS 357 - Introduction to Patient Care

Credits: 4

This course emphasizes the development and demonstration of nursing competencies through the application of the nursing process, with a focus on implementing safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing interventions. Students will engage in diverse learning environments, including classroom instruction, laboratory practice, clinical experiences, and simulation scenarios to build cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills essential for adult patient care. Interventions will be practiced and evaluated within legal, ethical, and culturally responsive frameworks. Integration of nursing theory, sciences, and liberal arts will support the development of clinical judgment and promote patient-centered care across the continuum of health and illness.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 246 (grade of C or better), NURS 247 (grade of C or better), and NURS 251 (grade of C or better)

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

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