NUR 101 - Nursing I Fundamentals of Nursing

6 Credit Hours

This course introduces and develops foundational nursing concepts including professional nursing and nursing roles, nursing process, communication, client life dimensions, positive and altered functioning. The theory includes applying the nursing process to manage the care of adults requiring medical and surgical intervention for selected pathophysiological conditions. Emphasis is placed on developing and applying nursing skills in communication, nursing assessment and client teaching. Guided clinical experience introduces the student to nursing practice with adult clients in long term care acute care, and community health settings.

Prerequisite(s): CSS 103 College Success Strategies (Must achieve a “C” or higher)

BIO 250 Anatomy and Physiology I (Must achieve a “C” or higher)

MAT 130 Math for Allied Health (Must achieve a “C” or higher)

Semesters Offered: Fall