Foundations of Nursing Practice (RNSG 1413)

Term: 2022-2023 Fall

Faculty

	Letha K ColquittShow MyInfo popup for Letha K Colquitt
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	Julie S HendersonShow MyInfo popup for Julie S Henderson
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	Office hours: Monday 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM Tuesday 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM Wednesday 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM Thursday 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM

	Melissa F PoundsShow MyInfo popup for Melissa F Pounds
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	Katelyn Elizabeth SmithShow MyInfo popup for Katelyn Elizabeth Smith
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	Kelsie D DragoescuShow MyInfo popup for Kelsie D Dragoescu
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Schedule

Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (8/17/2022 - 12/13/2022) Location: MAIN HLTH 147

Description

Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2301/2101, 2302/2102, and 2320/2120; PSYC 2301 and 2314. Co-requisites: RNSG 1360.