Foundations of Nursing

Foundations of Nursing introduces students to the nursing process, scope of practice, clinical judgment model, and fundamental concepts of holistic nursing practice that will serve the needs of diverse adult patients across the lifespan. The course will focus on medical terminology, legal/ethical issues, basic care and comfort, oxygenation, safety & infection control, health and wellness, fluid & electrolytes, death and dying, therapeutic communication, patient education & advocacy. Co-requisites: C957, D202, D236, D441, D442, and D443. Prerequisite Courses: All prelicensure nursing curriculum courses from previous terms.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.