NRS 3117 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

Credit(s): 7
Credit Notes: 4 classroom, 3 clinical
Clock Hour(s): 60 classroom, 135 clinical
(Fall)
Contact hours: 60 classroom, 135 clinical. This course introduces fundamentals of nursing practice including the role of the professional nurse, communication, safe patient care, and holistic nursing assessment following evidence-based practice standards. Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for safe nursing care using evidence-based practice. Skills are taught in the clinical lab and then applied in patient care settings.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 1243, BIO 1001 BIO 1003, CHE 1003/CHE 1001, BIO 2204, PSY 1013, BIO 3304, BIO 2213.