RNSG 1523 - Introduction to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs

Institution:

Collin County Community College District

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to the profession of nursing including the roles of the registered nurse with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the lifespan; essential components of the nursing health assessment; identification of deviations from expected health patterns; the application of a systematic, problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan; and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Special emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of the nursing process, developing critical thinking skills, and basic caring interventions to meet basic physiologic client needs. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisites: RNSG 1219 and RNSG 1360, or consent of Program Director. 5 credit hours. 186 ( W) Indicates a Workforce Education (WECM) course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.collin.edu

Phone Number:

(972) 881-5790

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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