The course provides basic nursing skills used to care for human beings across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive holistic assessment, communication skills, documentation, safe nursing practice, infection control, patient-family learning needs, and the beginning application of the nursing process. Health, and alterations in health, are examined in relation to providing for basic human needs, identifying risk factors, and promoting healthy behaviors. Basic pharmacological principles are learned, emphasizing drug classifications and safe medication administration. Students identify with the professional nurse role in a variety of clinical settings. Total Hours: 416 (Theory 180 Hours, Clinical 236 Hours). Pre-requisites: None.