NRS 101 - Nursing Care I

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 9 Course ID: 004332 Establishes the foundation for competency based nursing practice by introducing beginning concepts and skills that are built upon in the nursing curriculum. Introduces the nursing process, the roles of nursing and the art and science of communication, critical thinking, caring, accountability, collaboration, client teaching, and managing client care as core components of nursing practice. Applies problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the care of clients across the life span and of diverse cultures with actual or the potential for health alterations due to common acute and chronic health problems. Includes care of clients during the childbearing cycle focusing on health promotion as well as common health alterations in the reproductive process. Nursing process is applied to meet basic human needs of clients at the practical nursing level. Lecture: 5 hours. Laboratory: 12 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program; Proof of active status on Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry or successful completion of an equivalent Component: Clinical, Laboratory, Lecture

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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