NUR 111 - Nursing I

Institution:

White Mountains Community College

Subject:

Description:

(7 Credits) Presents concepts which provide an orientation to the historic and philosophic perspectives of nursing and the scientific principles which form the foundation for nursing practice. An introduction to the role of the nurse, legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice, the nursing process and the helping relationship are presented. Basic physiologic and psychosociocultural needs of the individual and adaptive responses to health and illness are addressed. Nursing techniques which help meet basic needs and medication dosage calculations are presented in the clinical learning lab. Clinical experience is provided which allows the student to use the theoretical concepts in delivering nursing care to the older adult. (Prerequisite - Corequisite: BIO114)

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 752-1113

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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