NURS 131 - Fundamentals of Nursing Care

Institution:

Truckee Meadows Community College

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Program. In this introductory course, the student will develop a foundation of basic concepts, skills and techniques of nursing practice. This foundation will assist the student to address the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual variables related to client care. The five step nursing process will be the framework utilized in preparing the beginning nursing student to apply the skills and knowledge necessary in identifying client reactions/adaptations to stressors and in assisting clients to maintain optimum level of wellness. Four hours lecture weekly for 7-1/2 weeks.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 673-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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