This course will introduce students to foundational knowledge and essential competencies necessary for nursing. This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts of caring, communication, and technical nursing skills. This course is designed as a foundation for subsequent nursing courses and a bridge between the natural and social sciences and nursing sciences. This course includes a clinically focused simulation lab where students explore the fundamental concepts and engage in hands-on learning opportunities to facilitate understanding and application of foundational skills necessary to provide safe, quality nursing care.
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Cross-listed with NU 240