NUR1322 — Nursing I and Nursing II
NUR 1322 - Nursing I and Nursing II NUR 1322 - Nursing I and Nursing II 22 Credits This course is a transitional course for students who are licensed practical nurses or paramedics. The course begins with a self-study review of basic nursing care using the concepts and the nursing process. Foundational to the course is knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fundamental nursing skills, and basic math skills needed for LPN licensure or paramedic registry. Concepts of review include clinical judgment, caring, communication, culture and spirituality, tissue integrity, professionalism, infection control, safety and quality, mobility, fluid and electrolytes, elimination, gas exchange, perfusion, thermoregulation, and pain and comfort. The student will apply the concepts to basic nursing skills in caring for clients with common health problems. In transitioning to second semester concepts, students continue to use the nursing process in providing care for clients with common, well-defined health problems. Students will review concepts related to clinical judgment, safety and quality, gas exchange, fluid and electrolyte balance, and perfusion. Additional concepts of interest include acid-base, growth and development, nutrition, patient and family education, care coordination, health promotion, hormonal regulation, glucose regulation, and reproduction. Clinical areas include hospitals, clinics, and the ADN simulation lab and skills lab. PLACEMENT AND HOURS This course is in the spring s
Prerequisites: BIO2511, BIO2513, BIO2521, BIO2523, BIO2921, BIO2923, ENG1113, EPY2533, PSY1513