NUR 111 - Foundations of Nursing

Institution:

Dyersburg State Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

(Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DPSW 0800, DSPM 0850, MATH 1020, and Admission to the Nursing Program) This course focuses on the scientific principles of nursing and the individual as a holistic adaptive system. The concepts and content threads of nursing process, basic needs, adaptation, nutrition and diet therapy, communication, nursing roles, developmental stages, and pharmacology are introduced. The developmental stage focus is the older adult. Clinical experiences provide opportunities for the student to begin to demonstrate the use of the nursing process in delivery of client care. Student roles will include patient care provider and health care team member. Clinical experiences provide the student with opportunities to assist the individual client in meeting basic needs, to employ basic communication skills, to implement drug administration principles, and to identify the need for health promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation. 6 hours lecture, 9 hours laboratory.

Credits:

0.00 - 9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dscc.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 286-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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