NUR 109 Fundamentals of Nursing
Prerequisite
Admission into professional nursing program.
30 lecture hours, 90 lab hours, 90 other hours
NUR 109 introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Introduces caring, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, and communication used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team, and relates evidence-based nursing practice. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health alterations.
Notes
Added at MCC Fall 2006. 3/26/15 Credit change from 8 credits to 6-8 credits with 6 credits to be taught at MCC, 2 lecture (30 contact hours), 2 lab (90 contact hours), 2 clinical (90 contact hours)