NURS 134 Fnd in Nursing Science
Introduces nursing as an art and science distinguished by humanistic caring. Focuses initially on self-assessment and the skills needed to achieve academic, personal, and professional success. Students explore the role of the professional nurse in health and wellness including, self- care and the care of clients. Individual differences, personal and professional values, beliefs, culture, interpersonal communication, the healthcare system, baccalaureate nursing, and the role of the nurse (as a change agent, wellness coach, collaborator, decision maker, and care manager) in the improvement of health are explored. In the laboratory students are introduced to self- assessment tools and techniques of mindful awareness, to determine individual health status. Common nursing interventions, actions, and stress and coping techniques used to meet the healthcare needs of clients across the lifespan and continuum of care are explored and applied. Students apply therapeutic use of self and basic nursing skills in long term care, ambulatory, and community settings. Community service hours are required as part of the course. The course is offered for majors only in the fall semester and in the summer for the ASP students. Prerequisites/Co- requisites: BIOL 206