NURS 101 - NURS 101: Core Concepts in Nursing 1

Institution:

Highline College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

NURS 101 is the first in a series of nursing theory courses. An introduction to nursing and theories of wellness are presented. The nursing process is presented as an organizing framework that guides nursing practice. The functional health patterns are introduced as a means of holistic assessment. Concepts related to the therapeutic relationship, culturally sensitive nursing care, and group dynamics are studied. The role of the nurse as it relates to pharmacology and medication knowledge, medication administration, and legal practices and issues will be discussed. The nursing process is used to review alterations in the functional health with the well elderly and during the obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric life span for the well client. Content related to client/family education, communication, nutrition, and pharmacology will be discussed.

Credits:

7.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

must be admitted to RN program

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.highline.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 878-3710

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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