NURS101 Introduction to Nursing

This course provides students with fundamental nursing knowledge and skills to provide basic nursing care to patients across the lifespan. The nursing process, communication skills and the recognition of normal assessment parameters are emphasized throughout the course. Students are introduced to principles of pharmacology, nutrition, legal and ethical nursing responsibilities and patient education needs. This course will include classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. Restricted to Nursing Students.

Credits

8 credits

Prerequisite

Pre- or coreq.- BIOS160 or BIOS204, ENGL101, PSYC103.

Lecture/Lab Ratio

4:12

Notes

Malpractice Liability Insurance fee

Nursing Assessment Testing fees