NUR 101A Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR101A is the first nursing course in the lecture series. Beginning nursing students learn core concepts associated with the role of professional nurses. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts including health and illness, infection prevention and control, pain, nutrition, elimination, sleep/rest, mobility, communication, documentation, evidence-based research and care, fluid and electrolyte balance, and introduction to mental health. Students prepare to begin clinical practice in learning to plan and direct care as well as developing critical thinking skills to apply theory to what they will see in practice. Required: Admission to the Nursing program; CNA certification.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
BI 231 Human Anatomy & Physiology and
MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra, both with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite
Corequisite:
NUR 101B Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Offered
Offered Fall only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply pathological, physiological and behavioral science concepts across the lifespan. Identify the nursing student role in a healthcare setting; begin to develop effective communication with colleagues. Identify need for culturally competent care in the nurse-patient relationship. Develop an understanding of the legal-ethical issues in the nurse-patient relationship. Develop time management/prioritization skills required to provide timely and appropriate nursing actions to meet patient needs. Use appropriate nursing research as evidence to support practice and begin to participate in reflective practice to identify learning needs. Identify appropriate use of established protocols to reinforce basic health promotion and self-care education to provide patients.