ANPR 203: Accel Caring & Human Behavior: The Foundations of Nursing Practice

Course Description

A beginning nursing course introducing the student to the concept of caring and the foundations of professional nursing practice including basic concepts of human behavior.  Nursing’s historical development, health care delivery systems, the nurse’s role in promoting the health of the community, ways of knowing, critical thinking, and the nursing process are explored.  Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on the personal development of caring as the basis for nursing practice.  The importance of effective communication with individuals, families and groups in order to develop caring relationships is emphasized. Theories of human behavior are discussed and basic mental health concepts are introduced.  Selected behaviors compromising health are also included.  Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Accelerated Nursing Program and successful completion of the previous courses or instructor consent.