PNUR 203 Nursing Fundamentals I/Simulation I
nThis course provides the basic nursing core upon which all subsequent nursing courses are built. The course emphasizes the view of people/clients as holistic beings with basic human needs. Included are specific nursing care principles common to all clients. Discussion focuses on identifying the needs of individuals within a family and community environment. Students will be introduced to simulation and lab skills for enhanced demonstration and mastery of beginning practical nursing concepts and skills.
Distribution
Career TrainingOffered
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Outcomes
- Explain the components of the nursing process and the importance of application in nursing practice
- Demonstrate mastery of vital sign assessment, beginning physical assessment skills and begin to interpret the findings
- Identify principles of the use of oxygen therapy in nursing practice and its effects on clients
- Demonstrate the signficance of client teaching throughout nursing practice
- Identify selected gastrointenstinal and nutritional processes and potential alterations due to illness, disease and aging
- Identify guiding principles of safe, proper medical administration