Health & Medicine
Nursing (Health Science)
This course provides the student with a broad introduction to what a career in Nursing entails. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing industries around the world today and is projected to continue growing quickly for decades to come
About the course
Course Overview
This course provides the student with a broad introduction to what a career in Nursing entails. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing industries around the world today and is projected to continue growing quickly for decades to come. This course explains the history of the Nursing field, along with the different types of nursing careers that are available. The ethical and legal aspects involved with Nursing are also discussed, as well as information regarding body systems and today’s healthcare system.
Textbook: Nursing - Health Science - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2023
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe the historical growth and development of the nursing profession.
- Explain the formation of the formal nursing education system and nursing licensure process.
- Describe how philosophy is applied in the nursing field.
- Display a basic understanding of the current healthcare system.
- List and define the key ethical principles in nursing.
- List and describe the many different types of nursing careers.
- Display a basic understanding of the legal aspects that nursing involves.
- Describe the global impact of healthcare on society.
Course contents
What You'll Study
The History of Nursing
Philosophies of Nursing
The Healthcare System
Healthcare's Changing Landscape
Careers in Nursing
A day in the Life of a Nurse
Nursing Ethics
Effective Communication in Nursing
Body Systems - Part 1
Body Systems - Part 2
The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse
The Operating Room (OR) Nurse
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
The Medical-Surgical Nurse
The Rehabilitation Nurse
Health and Wellness Lifestyles
Legal Aspects of Nursing
Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)
Global Impact of Healthcare (Part 1)
Global Impact of Healthcare (Part 2)
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