4.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic care nursing skills essential to the nursing role. Emphasizes theoretical and practical concepts of nursing skills and roles within the context of the nursing process holistic care and a variety of health care settings. Students will be challenged to use evidence-based research critical thinking and problem solving in developing the ability to apply an integrated nursing therapeutics approach for clients experiencing health alterations across the lifespan. Campus lab experience is used initially; off campus clinical experience completes the hands-on portion. Credit for this course requires satisfactory completion of clinical experience in related healthcare setting.