NURS 1110 Adult Nursing I

3.0 - 9.0 - 6.0

Prerequisite

(5) Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program; CHEM 1010; ENGL 1010; MATH 1310; and PSYC 1120 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Corequisite

(1) NURS 1110L - must be taken at the same time as this course.

Course Description

Introduction to the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with nursing practice. Concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, a safe effective care environment and health promotion/maintenance are examined. The nursing process provides a foundational/beginning framework to help the learner think critically, assess factors that influence safe and effective care delivery and integrates theory with the care of clients and families. Students learn nursing concepts related to the surgical client, musculoskeletal system, peripheral vascular system, eye and ear, nose, and throat disorders. This course includes didactic and clinical component.