NSG 212: Nursing Concepts I

This course focuses on individualized interventions related to the prevention and alleviation of common health problems in the client experiencing alterations in functional health patterns. In simulated and actual clinical settings the student practices in a professional role while utilizing critical thinking skills in an environment that values the concept of caring. The focus on implementation of care reflects cultural, developmental level for adults (older adult/Hartford Geriatric Curriculum), and advocacy needs of the client using the application of Benner's domains of practice. A conceptual framework is utilized. Open only to matriculated students in the BS in Nursing program who have attained a minimum major GPA of 3.000.[Theory: 25 hours; Clinical: 80 hours]