Thero and Tech Foundations for Nursing Practice RNSG 1920

8 Credits

Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101,

Any Degree Level Math, COLL 1500, Program Admission

Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1931

Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101,

Any Degree Level Math, COLL 1500, Program Admission

Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1931

This course is designed to facilitate the acquisition of foundational concepts, knowledge, basic skills associated with
health history collection, physical assessment of all body systems, and essential psychomotor skills related to providing
nursing care to a variety of clients experiencing transitions of health status. The following concepts are introduced and
integrated throughout subsequent courses: wellness and health promotion; physical assessment, caring; communication
and collaboration; ethical and legal implications; cultural diversity; the teaching/learning process; notification;
pharmacology; life transitions; the nursing process and critical thinking; and roles of the associate degree nurse. In this
course the student will learn how to assist clients to promote health, cope with health problems, adapt to and/or recover
from the effects of disease or injury, and support the right to a dignified death. The RN is accountable for abiding by all
applicable member board jurisdiction.

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