Introduction to the Discipline and Practice of Nursing

6.5 Units

This course will introduce learners to the discipline and practice of nursing. The nursing process will be presented as a framework for clinical practice. Assessment and interventions promoting a culture of safety and interprofessional collaboration, which support the maximum health potential of adults in acute care settings, will be emphasized. In addition, historical, societal, and legal factors influencing nursing's identity and practice will be examined. Coreq: NUMN 402 and NUMN 410 .