Lessons: 1. Critical thinking and nursing judgment. 2. Applying the nursing process. 3. Physical examination and vital signs. 4. Communication with the patient and health care team. 5. Patient education in practice. 6. Documentation principles. 7. Safe medication administration in practice. 8. Activity and mobility. 9. Oxygenation. 10. Managing fluid and electrolyte balance. 11. Sleep. 12. Comfort. 13. Nutrition. 14. Elimination. 15. Care of the surgical patient. 16. Wound care. 17. Loss and grief and nursing interventions to support coping. 18. Self-concept. 19. Principles applied in care of older adults.