PNSG 1010 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

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Description:

Foundations of Practical Nursing provides an introduction to the theoretical foundation for focused-assessment and nursing skills. The student is given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills in the laboratory setting. An introduction to the nursing process provides the student with a beginning framework for decision making. The key concepts of teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, professional identity/behavior, patient/relationship centered care, nursing judgement/evidence based practice, managing care of the individual patient, and informatics/technology are introduced. Prerequisite: acceptance into the PN Program.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(651) 423-8301

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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