NUR-100 Fundamentals of Nursing

This is an introductory course in fundamental principles of nursing addressing basic needs as identified by Maslow andrelated to Erikson's stages of development. Nursing concepts align with the FLCC Nursing Department's Philosophy and Organizing Framework as well as the National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies and Outcomes. Experiences in the college laboratory and clinical facilities support theoretical content. Note: Clinical meets for 9 weeks. Be prepared for lecture on campus during the time when clinical does not meet.

Credits

Corequisite

ENG-101 and BIO-171 with a grade C or higher. MAT-115 to be completed with a grade of S (Satisfactory)

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NUR 100: Fundamentals of Nursing

Course Description

Credit Hours

Corequisites

ENG-101 and BIO-171 with a grade C or higher. MAT-115 to be completed with a grade of S (Satisfactory)

Topic Outline

1. Orientation to the Associate Degree Nursing program
2. Philosophy of the Nursing Department and organizing framework
3. Communicating effectively
4. The nursing process related to patient safety
5. Key concepts in the practice of nursing
6. Systems assessment documentation
7. Assessment of temperature, circulation, and respiration
8. The nursing process applied to patients with hygienic problems
9. The nursing process applied to patients with alterations in urinary and bowel elimination
10. The nursing process applied to patients with problems of motor activity, inactivity, and sensory overload, deprivation, or deficits