NIP 110 - Foundations of Nursing Care

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 4 Course ID: 005431 Focuses on basic nursing concepts the beginning nurse needs to provide care to diverse client populations. Explores current and historical issues impacting nursing. Introduces framework for organizing the care of clients with alterations in basic human needs. Focuses on the integration of knowledge, skills acquisition and critical thinking in the provision of prudent health care delivery. Prerequisite: Admission to the Integrated Nursing program; successful completion of a Medicaid Nurse Aide equivalent course or proof of active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry. Completion, with a grade of C or better, of BIO 135, PY 110, COM 181/COM 252, ENG 101, and CIS 100 or equivalent. Students must have Basic Life Support certification, current liability insurance coverage and current immunizations for the duration of the course. Corequisite: NIP 115, AHS 100, FHM 100. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.somerset.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(877) 629-9722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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