Enroll in Intro to Nursing 1 with Dolphin STEM Academy
Course Description
This two semester course introduces students to the field of nursing. In the first
semester students will learn about the history and evolution of nursing, education and
licensure requirements, career path options, and nursing responsibilities. Students will
also focus on foundational information such as basic anatomy, physiology, medical
terminology, pharmacology, first aid, and disease prevention. In semester two students
will examine various nursing theories, as well as focus on the nursing process, including
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will also learn about
professional and legal standards and ethics. Additional skills of communication,
teaching, time and stress management, patient safety, crisis management will be
included.