NUR 209 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of nursing practice. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes to individuals. Course concepts are grounded in evidence-based practice to promote, maintain, and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, urinary, movement, sensory input and the nurse patient relationship and the roles of the professional nurse are explored. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and practicing skills in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical setting. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103; BIO 107, 107L; NUT 200; NUR 208. Co-Prerequisites: BIO 108, 108L; NUR 212, 213.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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