NURS 117 Fundamentals of Nursing

Explores the health care system and the profession of nursing, with emphasis on care with a diverse population of clients and the basics of multicultural health. Introduces the beginning practical nurse student to essential nursing concepts, such as therapeutic communication, infection control, promotion of comfort, patient safety, patient education, evidence- based practice, Washington State Scope of Practice Decision Tree, coordination of care legal and ethical issues, standards of practice, and the nursing process.