NURS 1119 - Nursing I-Foundations of Nursing and Functional Health Pattern

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Western Oklahoma State College

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Description:

s This course introduces the student to the concepts essential for establishing a foundation in professional nursing practice and the skills needed to become a competent associate degree nurse. The foundations of nursing practice include, but are not limited to, competent, contemporary nursing care and skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, caring behavior, efficient and effective use of all resources, communicative and collaborative skills, cultural sensitivity, health promotion and wellness care, ethical and legal practice, and desire to continue to learn and help others learn. Functional health patterns is the conceptual foundation for client care while the nursing process is the foundational bases for providing client care. Clinical focus is on developing clinical skills for therapeutic interventions when caring for clients experiencing dysfunctional health patterns and identifying practices which promote optimal functioning. Nursing Process emphasis is on Assessment and Nursing Diagnosis, with a beginning introduction to outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing client care. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate in Applied Science Degree Nursing Program, BIOL 2104, CHEM 1115 and MATH 1513. Co-requisite: BIOL 2304 (9 credit hours, 96 lecture hours, 144 lab hours)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wosc.edu

Phone Number:

(580) 477-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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