Fundamentals of Nursing
Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurse Leaders
Course Overview
This Fundamentals of Nursing course provides information and instructions on foundational concepts and principles of nursing care and essential nursing skills required for the provision of safe, respectful, and holistic client care. The goal is to provide a strong foundation in nursing theory, critical thinking and clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and safe clinical care in all settings.
The global nursing scope of practice varies widely depending on the country, the national and regional government, and professional regulatory agencies. In an attempt to be relevant to the entire global nursing community, this course addresses nursing skills and practice on several levels. It is the nurse’s responsibility to know what particular regulations apply to their area of practice.
Course Structure
This dynamic course features eight focused units that guide you step by step through the core principles of nursing fundamentals.
As a foundational course in the BSN curriculum, this program equips nursing students with the core knowledge and essential skills to deliver safe, respectful, and holistic care. Each of the eight units blends theory with practice—readings, presentations, clinical skills videos, self-assessments, interactive learning activities, and exams—to support the development of sound clinical judgment and evidence-based nursing practice across diverse care settings.