NUR 1050C - Fundamentals of Nursing II

5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1020C , NUR 1068C , and NUR 2092 all with a “C” or better
This didactic, lab, and clinical course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Nursing I and is designed to further develop the concepts within the nursing philosophy: health, people, and nursing as a profession. The emphasis is placed on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations as well as the development of evidence-based nursing practice and clinical decision making. Serious attention is given to skills that are essential to safe nursing practice. Supervised practice will provide the student opportunities to assist patients. Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in adult and geriatric nursing are incorporated.