NUR 101 - Nursing I

Institution:

Linn-Benton Community College

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Description:

(16 class hrs/wk, 9 cr) F NUR 101 is the first course in the nursing sequence. In this course, beginning nursing students learn core concepts required to perform the professional roles of care provider, communicator, and critical thinker in the context of a health care system. Students begin the socialization process into the role of the nurse. Issues related to the health-illness continuum, communication, health promotion, and patient care management theory are explored within the context of the health care delivery system. This course focuses on assessing the patient and developing a database, as well as beginning to plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for patients while respecting the beliefs of individuals, considering variations in concepts of health and illness, and allowing for differences in communication needs. Other content includes the pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing implications, and related pharmacology for patients experiencing changes in functional status, infection, basic psychosocial and/or mental health needs. Simulated practice of fundamental nursing care is included. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in a hospital setting. Prerequisites: WR121 English Composition, MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra, BI 231 Anatomy and Physiology, BI 232 Anatomy and Physiology, BI 233 Anatomy and Physiology, and admission to the Nursing program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.linnbenton.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 917-4999

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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