NUR 1021 NURSING I 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing program. Prerequisites: BSC 2086/2086L, PSY 1012 all with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: NUR 1021L. This course introduces concepts and principles of holistic nursing care. Theory content includes an introduction to understanding a person as a holistic being; the hospitalized adult patient's responses to actual or potential threats to homeodynamics, and the registered nurse's roles to effect or alter client's responses; and an introduction to the helping relationship. Emphasis is also placed on care of the elderly in hospitals and community settings. The nurse's role as provider of care is emphasized. 47 contact hours.