NURS132L: Nursing I

Class Program
Credits 9 Lab Hours 4 Class Hours 5

This course provides an introduction to the nursing profession and roles of the nurse. The 10 key concepts that serve as the foundation for the nursing program are introduced. These include: list 10 concepts. The theoretical foundation for basic health for basic health assessment is integrated with nursing skills. The student is given an opportunity to learn and demonstrate health assessment skills using a variety of resources in the laboratory and clinical settings. The foundations of pharmacology and medication administration are presented using various resources to support material presented. An introduction to the nursing process provides a decision-making framework to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills.

Prerequisites

Admission to the ADN nursing program.

Corequisites

BIOL145L and PSYC126L with a grade of C