This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing as a practice discipline. Major world views influencing nursing practice will be addressed, with the inclusion of both nursing and non-nursing theories. The central concepts of health, nursing/caring, person, and environment will be explored. Theoretical emphasis will be placed on theories related to the development of therapeutic relationships, modes of effective communication, and nursing therapeutics. Lect: 3 hrs. Corequisites: BLG 10A/B, NSE 12A/B, NSE 13A/B and NSE112 Course Weight: 2.00 Billing Units: 1/1
