NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

Subject:

Description:

1 credit (Spring Semester) Socializes the student to the roles/functions/expectations of the nurse. This course provides an introduction to nursing history and current views of nursing as discipline (includ-ing various types of nursing occupations and educational requirements). Scholastic expectations required to complete a program of study in nursing are introduced as well as professional expectations of the practicing nurse. The follow-ing core concepts related to nursing practice are presented: the caring nature of the nursing profession; the importance of critical thinking/clinical judgment; legal/ethical/cultural issues in nursing; need to understand human motivation and behavior; and use of the nursing process.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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