NURS 200 - Fundamentals of Contemporary Nursing Practice

Institution:

Rockford University

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Description:

The concepts of health, nursing, environment, and persons are examined from historical, philosophical, and current perspectives. The course introduces students to the nursing process and critical thinking, communication, and therapeutic nursing interventions. Basic skills of the nurse as caregiver and communicator are applied in this course. The primary focus is the adult. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process in case studies and patient care situations. Introduction of basic skills is presented within the parameters of the classroom, nursing skills laboratory, and clinical experiences. PRQ: BIOL 209, CHEM 132, PSYC 100, and MATH 106 and MATH 107 or achievement of a score of 3 on the Rockford College Math Placement Test. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of NURS 301 or NURS 370. Scheduled: Spring, yearly. Meets: N.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rockford.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 226-4186

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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