PRN 0098 - Practical Nursing Foundations Theory

225 con. hrs.
Contact Hours: 225
Occupational Credits: 7.5

This course integrates theoretical concepts of practical nursing with foundational nursing skills to prepare you to provide patient-centered, holistic, and basic care to patients across the lifespan and across healthcare settings. It introduces the healthcare delivery system and the roles and legal ethical responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team. Body structure and function as it relates to health and illness will be explored. Human growth and development and nutrition across the lifespan will be taught. Emphasis will be on communication, safety, patient comfort, and infection control as foundational principles of quality in patient care. Key factors for student success in education and careers will be reviewed including time management, learning methods, and study techniques. Application of basic reading, language, and math competencies will be required to accomplish course objectives. This course will also introduce the guiding principles of competence and commitment as core concepts of the Practical Nursing program at South Florida State College. You must earn a final grade of 75 percent or higher for successful course completion.

Lab Fee: Yes
Course Designations: (CH)

Corequisite(s): PRN 0098L.