RNSG 1513 - Foundations for Nursing Practice

Institution:

Alvin Community College

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include but are not limited to the fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making, mechanisms of disease, the needs and problems that nurses help patients manage, and basic psychomotor skills. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Concepts of society, client/ family, health and nursing roles are incorporated. Concurrent clinical enrollment in RNSG 1260 is required. (4 lecture and 3 lab hours per week) Prerequisites: Admission into the ADN Program, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1301. Corequisites: PSYC 2314, RNSG 1215, RNSG 1108, RNSG 1260. [ CIP51.1601]

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.alvincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(281) 756-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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