NSG 112 - Introduction to Professional Nursing & Health Promotion Across the Lifespan

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

The five critical elements of the WCCC nursing program caring, competency, communication, critical thinking, and commitment serve as a framework of the course. The course focuses on the profession of nursing, health care environment, and health promotion/disease prevention. Broad course content includes the fundamental knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to assimilate values, concepts, and ethical standards central to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on strategies to promote health and prevent disease for individuals and families across the lifespan in community settings.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 171 and CPT 150

Corequisites:

BIO 172, NSG 114

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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