NURS 203 - Historical and Conceptual Basis for Nursing

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to concepts basic to professional nursing from a Christian worldview with emphasis on person, health, environment, and nursing. It introduces the philosophy and organizing framework for the study of nursing at Messiah College. Consideration is given to the theoretical basis of professional nursing practice and to select nursing theories, with emphasis on Neuman¿s Systems Theory. The historical development of nursing from its Christian roots is briefly presented and the roles of the professional nurse in health care are introduced: provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession. (Offered Fall and Spring semesters.) 3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours/week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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