NURS 303 Foundations of Professional Nursing (4 SH)

Introduces the fundamental concepts of nursing including actions basic to nursing care, promoting healthy physiologic and psychosocial responses, and aging. Processes key to functioning effectively as a professional nurse are included: the nursing process, clinical decision making, and teaching and learning. Covers professional roles and issues such as the nurse as team member, legal and ethical concerns, documentation, priority setting, and safety.