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.

Credits

7

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Fall, Spring

Notes

Hybrid

Outcomes

1. Explain the components of the nursing process and the importance of application in nursing practice
2. Demonstrate mastery of vital sign assessment, beginning physical assessment skills and begin to interpret the findings
3. Identify principles of the use of oxygen therapy in nursing practice and its effects on clients
4. Demonstrate the signficance of client teaching throughout nursing practice
5. Identify selected gastrointenstinal and nutritional processes and potential alterations due to illness, disease and aging
6. Identify guiding principles of safe, proper medical administration

Field Based Experience

0