NURS 3514.5 - sem.hrs. FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CARE

Institution:

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This matrix course introduces classic nursing skills that underpin all future clinical practice. Techniques include such things as comfort measures, assistance with daily living activities, environmental concerns, positioning and transporting, asepsis and sterile techniques, medication administration, intrusive therapies and use of the nursing process with particular emphasis on the intervention component. Concepts related to care giving are integrated throughout. The campus laboratory and clinical settings will afford practical experience in application of the principles and skills taught in the theory portion of this class. Students will be expected to demonstrate beginning competency in application of the nursing process. Corequisites: NURS 3214, 3318, 3342, and 3435.

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.tamucc.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 825-5700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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