NRS 101 - Nursing Care I

Institution:

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

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Description:

Establishes the foundation for competency based nursing practice by introducing beginning concepts and skills that are built upon in the nursing curriculum. Introduces the nursing process, the roles of nursing, and the art and science of communication, critical thinking, caring, accountability, collaboration, client teaching and managing client care as core components of nursing practice. Applies problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the care of clients across the life span and of diverse cultures with actual or the potential for health alterations due to common acute and chronic health problems. Includes the application of the nursing process to meet basic human needs of clients at the practical nursing level. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Nursing Program; Proof of active status on Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry or its equivalent; (BIO 137 and (MT 110 or MT 150 or higher mathematics course )with a grade of C or better) and PY 110. Pre-requisite Or Co-requisite: (BIO 139 with a grade of C or better) and PSY 223. Lecture: 9.0 credit

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 769-2371

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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