NURS 3103 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE

This course introduces the foundations of nursing practice, beginning with frameworks for evidenced-based nursing practice, nursing roles, and basic legal and ethical principles of care. The concepts of communication and documentation; safety and quality; infection control; mobility, sleep, rest and comfort; oxygenation; nutrition; fluid and electrolytes; elimination; medication administration, and patient education are introduced using the nursing process as a framework for developing, implementing, and evaluating care. Care of the pre- and post- operative patient is also introduced.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 2111 Introduction to Nursing
NURS 211L Introduction to Nursing Clinical

Co requisite: NURS 310L Foundations of Nursing Care Clinical
                   NURS 3003 Health Assessment
                   NURS 300L Health Assessment Clinical
                   NURS 3113 Pharmacology

Credits: 3