NURS 120 - Fundamentals of Nursing Fall

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

8 hours lecture, 15 hours lab/clinical per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program; credit or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 130. Corequisite(s): NURS 101. Recommended Preparation: ENG 100; basic computer skills. Comment: NURS 120 is offered in the fall semester only. Letter grade only. NURS 120 may not be audited. NURS 120 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students must successfully complete all math, theory, and clinical components in order to pass the course. NURS 120 is an introduction to basic nursing theory and skills. It focuses on the nurse/client relationship and assists with the activities of daily living, nutrition, mental health, and rehabilitation. Knowledge is applied in client care situations in the long term care and acute care settings under the supervision of the faculty. 4 Upon successful completion of NURS 120, the student should be able to: Identify and apply the fundamental concepts of health and illness. Assess, report, and record findings accurately. Perform basic client care skills safely. Perform selected therapeutic nursing care skills safely. Utilize the nursing process in the care of clients. Communicate effectively with clients and other health car team members. Calculate drug dosages accurately. Apply introductory knowledge of drug therapy in the care of clients. Apply the concepts of collaboration by functioning as a beginning member of the health care team under the supervision of the RN or MD.

Credits:

13.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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