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NURS 3041 Fundamental Concepts of Professional Nursing Lab

This course introduces students to skills that serve as a foundation for professional nursing practice, with a focus on client safety. Clinical decision-making frameworks are used to promote individualized modifications for clients with diverse cultural backgrounds and diverse health care needs. This course is part of a competency-based nursing curriculum leading to the masters of science degree in nursing (MSN).
1 Undergraduate credit

Effective August 17, 2027 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Demonstrate foundational skills necessary to perform select nursing procedures safely.
  • Utilize clinical judgment as the basis for providing safe, holistic nursing care.
  • Apply professional standards, clinical decision making frameworks, and principles of evidence-based practice to nursing care of adult populations.