NURS 200 Foundations of Nursing Practice I
This is the first course of an eight credit hour sequence in Foundations of Nursing Practice. This course focuses on foundational concepts of professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding nursing as a profession, professional standards of practice, and theoretical foundations for holistic nursing practice. Students are also introduced to the Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) core competencies of Patient-centered care, Teamwork and Communication, Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety and Informatics.