Examines the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, person-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities. This course introduces caring, critical thinking/clinical judgment, the nursing process, quality improvement, and communication used when interacting with patients and interdisciplinary team through evidence-based nursing practice. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health alterations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into ADN program. (Theory: 2cr= 30 contact hours; Lab: 2cr= 90 contact hours; Clinical: 2cr= 90 contact hours) (2-2-2)