This module introduces the philosophy and conceptual framework of University of Eastern Africa Baraton (UEAB), school of Nursing and to nursing roles and functions.  It includes nursing history, trends, legalities and ethics essential to nursing behavior.  Critical thinking skills are applied in the nursing process and learning of basic skills to provide wholistic care to clients and families. Tools of communication, teaching and learning, problem solving, spiritual care and basic skills are practiced in the campus nursing skills lab and hospital.