Clinical Foundations and Core Sciences for Nursing Practice
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This 4-contact-hour, asynchronous, self-paced course is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) seeking to strengthen their understanding of core scientific principles that underpin safe and effective clinical practice. The course integrates foundational concepts in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, emphasizing their application in patient care, clinical reasoning, and nursing decision-making. Through case-based examples and clinically relevant scenarios, learners will enhance their ability to connect scientific knowledge with bedside practice.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
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Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply key anatomy and physiology concepts to clinical assessment and patient care.
- Explain the role of microbiology in infection prevention and control.
- Describe basic pharmacologic principles, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Interpret common pathophysiological processes and relate them to clinical signs and symptoms.
- Integrate foundational sciences into clinical decision-making and patient safety practices.