NURR 110 Fundamentals of Nursing
This course introduces students to the nursing profession and introductory concepts and procedural skills that provides a foundation for nursing practice.
NURR 110Fundamentals of Nursing
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
8 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
90
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
135
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to the nursing profession and introductory concepts and procedural skills that provides a foundation for nursing practice.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that protect clients and health care personnel
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that protects clients and health care personnel from health and environmental hazards
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that incorporates knowledge of expected growth and development principles, prevention and/or early detection of health problems, and strategies to achieve optimal health
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that promotes and supports the emotional, mental and social well-being of the client experiencing stressful events, as well as clients with acute or chronic mental illness
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness by providing comfort and assistance in the performance of the activities of daily living
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness related to the administration of medications and parenteral therapies
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness by reducing the development of complication or health problems related to existing conditions, treatments, or procedures
- Understands the provision of care and begins to provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness by managing and providing care for clients with acute, chronic, or life threatening physical health conditions
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Standardized predictor exams, case studies, faculty coded exams, concept maps, papers