May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 3835 - Foundations of Nursing Practice.


(3-6-5) On Demand. The emphasis of this course is on the development and application of foundational skills required for safe nursing practice. Using exemplars, student will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge from previous courses to develop clinical reasoning skills to care for adults with common chronic illnesses in both classroom and experiential learning environments. Concepts addressed in this class include: Professional Identity, Ethics, Health care delivery, Critical Thinking/clinical judgement, Safety, Hygiene, Mobility, Nutrition, Elimination, Fluids and Electrolytes, Oxygenation, Pain, Patient-centered care, Evidence-based practice, Health promotion/wellness/disease prevention. 

Prerequisites & Notes:
NUR 2822 and NUR 2823 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

Credits: 5