NURS 113 - Nursing I

4-12-8
Nursing, persons as patients, health and environment along with designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing. In identifying and applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of one or more persons with altered health status in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to achieve basic competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Special emphasis will be given to the care of one or more persons with varying health conditions. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: ENGL 101, and MATH 118, and BIOL 251, and BIOL 253, and NURS 117 (may be taken concurrently).