NUR 101 - Nursing I

Institution:

Passaic County Community College

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Description:

Introduces students to the nursing process with special emphasis on assessment of basic human needs of the adult client. Assessment skills are practiced in both communitybased and acute care settings. Cultural and ethnic beliefs and economic patterns are discussed as they relate to nursing care. Nursing concepts with integration of principles from science and liberal arts comprise the theory portion of the course. Basic nursing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the College laboratory before the student is expected to utilize these skills with adult clients. The roles of the associate degree nurse are introduced with emphasis on the role of provider of care. Students are encouraged to think critically as they prepare themselves for the practice of nursing. Ethical-legal aspects of nursing practice are introduced. 4 hours lecture; 3 hours college laboratory; 6 hours clinical laboratory Prerequisites: CH 103; Corequisites: BS 103, EN 101, PS 101

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pccc.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 684-6800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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