The course focuses on the concepts of person, health, nursing, and environment and serves as the basis for the remaining nursing curriculum. Individuals are viewed as biopsychosocial-spiritual beings who vacillate on the health care spectrum throughout the life cycle. The role of the nurse in the health care delivery system and principles of medication administration are introduced. The course uses clinical judgement which combines thinking, doing, and caring to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom and learning laboratory.