NURS 103

The purpose of this course is to understand the practical science of nursing as it applies to caring for patients through the continuum from illness to wellness. The nursing process, legal and ethical considerations, patient rights and privacy, growth, and development as related to the patient's therapeutic self-care demands are introduced. This course also provides basic patient care skills and focuses on the essential principles and practices of safe, effective care in the multifaceted and multicultural nursing field. Patient-centered, evidence-based care, safety, and basic documentation associated with providing patient care are integrated throughout the course.