NUR1109 — Nursing Process I
9 Credits This course introduces students to curricular concepts, role responsibilities, fundamental nursing knowledge and skills, and the history and evolution of the nursing profession. The nursing process is emphasized as the foundation for clinical decision-making to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care across the lifespan in the acute care, long-term, and rehabilitation health settings with the adult patient. Students will apply current evidence-based practices to promote, maintain, and restore health with diverse adult patients, integrating concepts of disease processes, physiological changes, behavioral health, and nutritional needs. Clinical and theory content focus on communication, professionalism, and the development of therapeutic relationships, with an emphasis on quality and safety, legal and ethical considerations, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Self-assessment and self-awareness are encouraged to support personal growth and strengthen therapeutic communication skills. Learning experiences occur in the classroom, laboratory, inpatient, and outpatient clinical settings. Morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend clinical hours may be required. Clinicals take place either off campus at an affiliated healthcare facility or on campus in the simulation center. A medication calculation test will be administered, and students must achieve a minimum score of 90% to pass the course. Withdrawal from NUR 1001 Critical Thinking Applications I results
Prerequisites: BIOL2224, CHEM1104