NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking

3 Credits
This foundational course introduces students to the application of nursing theory in the practice of professional nursing. The student will be guided to utilize critical thinking skills, when applying the nursing process in the care of adult clients, leading to the development of clinical judgment. Evidence-based fundamental nursing concepts, essential to the provision of nursing care, including holism, safety, communication, and basic client needs will be introduced

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Component Corequisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L; BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L - May also be taken as a prerequisite.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Examine how nursing theories and concepts are used to plan nursing care.
2. Apply the components of the nursing process and the clinical judgement model in the delivery of safe, patient-centered nursing care.
3. Identify beginning professional nursing role characteristics that are consistent with scope of practice, and legal and ethical standards.
4. Employ critical thinking skills when applying the nursing process and making clinical judgements.
5. Identify verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with patients and the healthcare team in a variety of settings.
6. Discuss the importance of cultural, historical, legal, and economic influences on professional nursing practice and the health care system.
7. Explain the importance of evidence-based nursing practice in planning nursing care.
8. Explain teaching and learning principles that promote the health and safety of the patient and family.
9. Explain basic psychomotor and health assessment skills according to current practice standards.