NUR 220: Foundations of Nursing Arts and Skills with Skills Laboratory and Clinical

Foundations of Nursing Arts and Skills focuses on introducing the nursing student to concepts in the management of client care and the development of skills within the context of the nursing process. Students will learn to provide basic nursing skills to client care. Safe and effective nursing practices are emphasized. This clinical course focuses on introducing the nursing student to the healthcare environment. This course allows the student to begin to use practiced skills in the provision of client care. Importance is placed on establishing interactions with clients and obtaining client information through the healthcare assessment.