PN100 — Foundations of Nursing
An introduction to the profession of nursing and the roles of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality patient care through a variety of healthcare settings. Students are introduced to the concepts of therapeutic communication, nursing legalities, ethics, cultural diversity as well as social determinants of health leading to health disparities. The theoretical foundation for basic assessment and nursing skills is presented while providing students an opportunity to demonstrate these psychomotor skills in both the laboratory and clinical settings. An introduction to the nursing process and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a framework for critical thinking, assisting students in developing affective clinical judgment and decision-making skills.