NUR 216 - The Art of Nursing

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course will introduce the student to the concept of Nursing as an Art. Modern definitions of Nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on quality of life as defined by persons and families. It is a discipline focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimum health and functioning. The course will explore current theories on caring and nursing as an art. The Art of Nursing and the Science of Nursing will be compared and contrasted. The specific attributes of each will be identified with an attempt at illuminating the potential strengths and limitations of each. A comparison of Florence Nightingales Theory of Nursing and Orem's Self Care Deficit Theory will be included. Prerequisite(s): NUR 111 (2,0) 2 credits Fall

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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