NUR 108 - Nursing I

Institution:

Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Description:

Teaches principles of nursing, health and wellness concepts, and the nursing process. Identifies nursing strategies to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals. Content includes: Math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, introduction to the profession of nursing, nursing process, documentation; basic needs related to integumentary system, teaching/learning, stress, psycho-social, safety, nourishment, elimination, oxygenation, circulation, rest, comfort, sensory, fluid, and electrolyte and mobility needs in adult clients. Also includes care of the pre/post operative client. Provides supervised learning experiences in College nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Total 12 hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program. Co-requisite: Hospital lab 6 hours per week. On-campus lab 3 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(434) 977-3900

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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