Basic Skills of Nursing Practice

Focuses on clinical skills fundamental to the practice of nursing. The holistic care of patients, clinical decision-making, communication and collaboration, informatics, evidence-based practice and professionalism are introduced. Medical terminology and dosage calculation are integral components. Psychomotor skills are practiced in the laboratory setting and in patient-centered simulation exercises. Students are introduced to the health care environment. Two credit hours theory, two credit hours lab/clinical. Prerequisites: MAT 110; Pre/Corequisite NSG 306