Open only to Accelerated BSN majors. Prerequisite: (CHEM 2010 or CHEM 2110) and (BIOL 1260 or BIOL 1270) and (BIOL 2260 or BIOL 2270) all with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: NURS 2150. This foundation course introduces the student to the philosophy of the Nursing program at Stockton University and the major concepts of professional nursing: person, health, environment and nursing. The Roy's Model of Adaptation Nursing provides the basis upon which to build nursing knowledge. Effective communication principles, nursing process, critical thinking, clients' rights, nursing standards and the value of evidence-based practice provides a foundation for further study. Students learn the varied roles necessary for professional practice. Clinical practice issues integrate asepsis, client safety and documentation. Selected clinical skills and medical terminology are course components.