Catalog 2013-2014

NUR 1020C Nursing Fundamentals

A course in fundamentals of nursing which focuses on the basic needs of individuals and the nurse's role in meeting these needs. The course includes history and trends in nursing, legal and ethical responsibilities of nurses, and basic technical and professional skills which ground the learner for future nursing courses. Needs of geriatric, oncologic, and perioperative clients are presented. The nursing process is introduced as the methodology for giving care to clients. Selected experiences in local extended care and acute care facilities are provided. Lab fee $50. Insurance fee $22.

8 credits

Prerequisites

BSC 2093, BSC 2093L with a grade of "C" or better

Corequisites

Pre/corequisite: BSC 2094, BSC 2094L, HUN 1201