NURSE 400 - Fundamentals of Medical- Surgical Nursing I

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

Corequisite: SPEECH 301 or 331. Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing program. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 81 hours LEC; 324 hours LAB This course provides an introduction to nursing utilizing Orem's model, theory and practice related to providing patient care with an emphasis on basic nursing skills and the nursing process. Life cycle concepts and their impact on self-care and health are included, with particular emphasis on the senior adult. Professional role development and ethical issues are introduced. Concurrent laboratory experience takes place in subacute and acute care settings.

Credits:

10.50

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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