NUR116

Students study the nursing care required by patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions across the lifespan. Use of therapeutic communication skills and the nursing process offer a foundation for the implementation of nursing care provided for individuals, families and groups. Study of basic principles of pharmacology provides a foundation for subsequent administration of drug therapy. Ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual aspects of nursing care are reinforced. The teaching- learning process in the role of Practical Nurse is further explored. Application of evidence-based nursing concepts is achieved through clinical laboratory experience in selected health care facilities and/or community agencies.