RNSG 1523 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

Institution:

Brookhaven College (now Dallas College Brookhaven Campus)

Subject:

Associate Degree Nursing

Description:

Introduction to the profession of nursing including the roles of the registered nurse with emphasis on the application of a systematic, problem-solving process to provide care to diverse clients across the life span; and including applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Focus is on caring, competent nursing care of adults in acute and transitional care settings. Emphasis in the lab component is on medical and surgical asepsis; assessment; documentation; safety; selected skills for basic care needs; oral/topical medications. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). This course is cross-listed as RNSG 1423. The student may register for either RNSG 1523 or RNSG 1423, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookhavencollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(972) 860-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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