NURS 192 Concepts of Nursing
Foundational preparation for nursing care based on the philosophy and science of nursing with content drawn from the physical, social, biological, and nutritional sciences. Incorporates identification of individual needs for life and health as a vital dimension of nursing care. Emphasis on the application of knowledge and the development of assessment skills for the individual's needs in health or illness. Focuses on the development of skills related to the nursing process, communication, and interactions with the environment. Clinical experience provided in the hospital environment. (Course includes theoretical and clinical components.)