Fundamentals of nursing
This course is an initial core course in the nursing curriculum that is required for all nursing students studying for a bachelor degree in nursing . Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. Concepts related physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual health needs of the individual are integrated. Legal and ethical roles of the professional nurse are emphasized. The course aims at providing the students with a solid foundation on which they can build their technical and interpersonal expertise. It is structured to facilitate acquisition of knowledge and professional values necessary to basic nursing care. It introduces the concept of caring as it relates nursing process provides the framework for caring and approved nursing diagnosis (NANDA) and for application of the body of knowledge learned throughout the course