NURS 299 Foundations of Nursing Practice

This course introduces foundational nursing skills and essential concepts necessary for safe, beginning clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process to provide patient-centered care in selected clinical settings. Students develop nursing judgment through documentation, concept mapping, health adaptation, patient education, teaching and learning strategies, and therapeutic communication. Core principles of microbiology are integrated to support understanding of infection prevention and control, pathogen transmission, host response, and the role of microorganisms in health and disease. Basic principles of pharmacology and drug therapy, including antimicrobial therapy, are introduced. Evidence-based practice is explored and applied throughout the clinical experience to support safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

Admission to the nursing program or permission of the instructor.

Distribution

U1