RNSG 1513 - Foundations for Nursing Practice

Institution:

South Plains College

Subject:

Associate Degree Nursing

Description:

This course is an 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, the 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 placed on knowledge, judgement, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. RNSG 1513 involves the development of basic nursing principles essential in caring for the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual needs of clients/families and/or groups. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: CHEM 1406, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401 with a grade of “C” or better in each. Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1205 and RNSG 1160.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www3.southplainscollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(806) 894-9611 ext 2175

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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