NUR 10105 - Nursing Fundamentals

This course introduces nursing students to the roles and responsibilities of the associate degree Registered Nurse (RN) and the standards of clinical nursing practice. The theory component focuses on foundational concepts, including basic human needs, client rights, communication, the nursing process, and an introduction to sensory/perceptual needs, nutritional needs, and elimination needs. Students will also learn nursing skills essential for delivering care. The clinical component provides hands-on experience in acute and/or extended care settings, allowing students to apply the nursing process to deliver basic nursing care to adult clients.

$718

Offered: Fall

Semester Hours: 5
Clinical Hours: 48
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 42

Prerequisite(s):

Official acceptance into the School of Nursing
BIO 10104 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or better
BIO 10204 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II with a grade of “C” or better
BIO 10302 - Microbiology for Nurses with a grade of “C” or better
Satisfactory completion of ATI Launch
Current and valid CPR card
Current and valid TB testing documentation
Medical forms completed & submitted to Castlebranch
Current criminal background check completed & submitted to Castlebranch
Drug testing completed & submitted to Castlebranch