NUR 1104 - | Basic Nursing I

Institution:

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

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Description:

Prerequisite: Admission to the practical nursing program This course provides nursing students with the opportunity to learn the theory behind basic skills needed to practice nursing Nursing process is introduced, as well as other concepts that are needed to practice entry-level nursing and to promote critical thinking Topics include infection control, medical and surgical asepsis, vital signs, mobility, documentation, physical assessment, comfort, rest, and sleep This course also prepares beginning nursing students for the process of administering medication The course covers a review of math skills and an introduction to pharmacology Pharmacological topics include review of Roman numerals and the metric system, the apothecary and household systems, ratio and proportion, IV formulas and weight-based dosages

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uaccm.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 977-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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