NUR 1020C - Fundamentals of Nursing FA SP SU

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

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Description:

Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program and BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, PSY2012, DEP2004, HUN1201, ENC1101, Choice of one Math: MGF1106, MGF1107, MAC1105 or STA2023. Corequisites: NUR1280, NUR1010 and NUR1141. This course is the first required course in the Nursing Program. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of certain key concepts and principles fundamental to the practice of nursing, along with the ethical and legal responsibilities of the nurse as a health care provider. Emphasis on the wellness-illness continuum will lay the foundation for future study. The student is introduced to the nursing process as a systematic method of problem solving in which effective communication and interpersonal relationships are central components. The student will explore basic needs relative to hygiene; activity; rest and sleep; comfort safety; nutrition; fluid and electrolytes; urinary and bowel function; and oxygenation are necessary to meet the needs of the moderately ill, hospitalized patient. The content also considers growth and development; socio-economic; ethno cultural and spiritual needs; community health concepts; nutrition; professional role and function; end of life care; HIV; and domestic violence. Instruction includes the development of critical thinking skills. The clinical application of medications is also emphasized to ensure rational and optimal patient care. Serious attention is given to the mathematical knowledge and skills that are essential to safe patient care. Supervised practice and clinical experiences will provide the student opportunities to assist patients to an optimal level of functioning. Contact: per semester: 45 hours lecture, 90 hours lab, and 45 hours of clinical. Additional fees.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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