NS 111,111CL - Fundamentals of Nursing Science

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

(formerly NS 101, Principles of Nursing Science) 7 units 15 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 12 hours clinic) Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to ADN Program. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 204 and ENGL 101. Minimum GPA of 2.4 for all college classes. Minimum GPA of 2.5 for BIOL 201, 202 and 204. Minimum GPA of 2.0 for college level English courses. No more than one repeated science course of the three required is allowed. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NS 111L. Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. Fundamental nursing principles of patient care are presented within the self-care framework. Focus is on Orem's universal requisites. Pharmacology, nutrition, geriatric nursing and culturally competent patient care are integrated. Major emphasis is on the "acting for, doing for"role of the nurse and the development of critical thinking skills. Participation in concurrent clinical experience in acute care nursing facilities is required. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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