NUR 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
NUR 101 is the first nursing course. Beginning students learn core concepts associated with the role of professional nurses within a caregiving environment. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts including patient safety, health and illness, infection control and prevention, development, pain, nutrition, elimination, sleep/rest/mobility, communication, documentation, critical thinking and research investigation, fluid and electrolyte balance, and physical assessment. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital setting Students begin to identify patient problems/nursing diagnosis, plan, and implement basic nursing care. Simulated practice and nursing skill performance are included. Required: Admission to the Nursing program; CNA certification. Recommended: CMA 101 Medical Terminology & Body Systems I and CMA 102 Medical Terminology & Body Systems II.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
BI 231 Human Anatomy & Physiology with a grade of C or better.
Offered
Offered Fall only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Gathers data to identify a patientäó»s primary nursing problem and begins to define and apply the nursing process. Applies pathological, physiological and behavioral science concepts across the life span. Identifies the nursing student role in a health care setting; begins to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues, and functions as a dependent nursing student. Engages in the nurse-patient relationship; identifies need for culturally competent care; implements timely and appropriate nursing actions to meet patient needs. Uses appropriate nursing research as evidence to support practice and begins to participate in reflective practice to identify learning needs. Uses proper techniques of physical assessment to complete a comprehensive head to toe physical examination. Identifies appropriate use of established protocols to reinforce basic health promotion and self-care education to patients.