PNR 102 - Nursing Fundamentals

Institution:

Essex County College

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on the nursing concepts and technical skills that provide the essential foundation for practice. Using the framework of basic human needs, principles of client hygiene, assessment, safety, comfort, mobility, infection control, elimination, and nutrition are discussed. Students begin to apply the basic elements of the nursing process and critical thinking in accordance with the role of the Practical Nurse. Emphasis is on safe care of the adult client whose ability to meet basic human needs has been compromised. Theoretical nursing concepts are applied and clinical skills reinforced in the laboratory and long-term, and/or acute care settings. Prerequisites: "C"or better in PNR 101 and BIO 122. Laboratory fee.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.essex.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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