NURS 3209:Theoretical Basis for Holistic Nursing & Health

4 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 3317 (may be taken concurrently). Corequisite: NURS 3309.
The first nursing course is designed to introduce the student to the philosophical and theoretical basis for professional nursing in primary and secondary care settings. The student is encouraged to be self-assessing, self caring, and self directive. Emphasis is on the six processes of nursing, self care requisites, and holistic health. Learning experiences are provided in the Nursing Learning Resource Center, KSU’s Wellness Center and selected primary and secondary care settings.