Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NSG 1125 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I


Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I is the first of two Fundamentals courses which introduce basic concepts and fundamental skills that a practical nurse (PN) needs in current practice at the major settings where they are employed including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, medical offices, home care agencies, and surgery centers. Six contextual threads are woven throughout Fundamentals I and II, including patient-centered care; critical thinking and clinical judgement; communication; teamwork and collaboration; patient education; and cultural sensitivity and competence. The Fundamentals I and II courses emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice and the use of best practices. This course introduces use of the nursing process. Concepts evolve from simple to complex and cover hygiene; infection prevention and control; vital signs; mobility and immobility; safety; nursing process; and documentation.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program or Faculty Approval
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1110