NUR-101: Practical Nursing I

This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Note: This is a diploma-level course.

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Course Information

Hours

Credits:
11
Lab/Shop:
6
Lecture:
7
Work Exp.:
0
Clinical:
6

Semesters Offered

Fall
Requisite Information
  • Timing
    Corequisite
    Student must take the following course along with this course: BIO-165
  • Timing
    Prerequisite
    Student must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program.