NUR 120 - Nursing One

Institution:

Eastern Arizona College

Subject:

Description:

9 credits Offered every fall semester This course introduces basic concepts and skills necessary to provide basic nursing care to clients in a variety of settings. Concepts included in this course are nursing, the nursing process, the roles of the nurse and other health care professionals, ethical and legal issues in nursing, pharmacology, medication administration, communication skills, theories of growth and development, stress and adaptation, care for elderly and clients in long-term care facilities, care for clients who have surgery and alteration in mobility, and introduction to mental health nursing. Emphasis is on basic assessment skills, analysis, use of nursing process, and the physiological, psychological and safety needs of clients of all ages and cultures. Entry into NUR 120 requires prior admission to the nursing program.

Credits:

9.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.eac.edu

Phone Number:

(928) 428-8322

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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