Welcome to the development of the Basic Care and Comfort Credential. During this credential, you review topics that are integral part to the fundamentals of nursing and identify interventions to partially or fully compensate for activities that the client cannot perform independently. Take time to analyze the scientific basis behind your interventions, all while recognizing the importance of providing respectful, patient-centered care.

When considering the client as a human being, remember not only the biological component, but also the psychological, social and spiritual dimensions.

Recognize that activities of daily life contribute to self-identity, and when left unsolved or unaddressed, hinder personal fulfillment. This underscores the significance of nursing interventions, even for deceased clients. Nurses must demonstrate the same respect for clients, whether living or deceased.