Fundamentals of Nursing Caring Process

This course is designed to introduce nursing as a healing ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ. The history, theories, and concepts of the nursing profession are explored with an emphasis on caring as the spiritual core of nursing practice. The nursing process is discussed as it relates to moral and ethical decision-making. Focus of the clinical experience is on the use of effective communication, health assessment techniques, and skills development as related to functional abilities of individuals. Competency in basic assistive techniques with an introduction to nursing skills is emphasized. Community agencies and health care facilities provide the setting for clinical practice 158 experiences. (Prerequisites: Admission to Yancey School of Nursing) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of lab/clinical per week. Offered every fall.