RNSG 1523 - Intro to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs

5 Credits (4 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) Introduction to the profession of nursing including the roles of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of profession with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the life span; essential components of the nursing health assessment; identification of deviations from expected health patterns; the application of a systematic, problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to diverse patients across the life span; and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach. Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program, BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, TSI complete for Math. Corequisite: RNSG 1219, RNSG 1301 and RNSG 1361
Course Outcomes
1 - Describe the roles of the professional nurse in the delivery of health care.
2 - Discuss the legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice including the Nursing Practice Act.
3 - Identify health promotion needs for diverse clients across the life span.
4 - Identify principles and develop skills for safe basic nursing care.
5 - Utilize the systematic problem-solving process to develop a comprehensive plan of care for a patient with basic health care needs