PNP1215 — Fundamentals of Nursing
15 Credits This course introduces foundational concepts essential to practical nursing, emphasizing safe and effective patient care across the adult life span. Core topics include the introduction to nursing, the nursing process, documentation, professionalism, and fundamental nursing skills such as vital signs, physical assessment, and infection control. Students will explore medical and surgical asepsis, care of the elderly, and end-of-life considerations. The course also covers labs and diagnostic testing, nutrition, and pharmacology, focusing on safe drug administration and medication delivery. Subsequent courses build upon the concepts and skills learned in this course, integrating the relationship between medical-surgical conditions and their effects on the normal aging process. Opportunities are provided for the delivery of patient-centered care in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. The clinical component includes applying nursing principles and skills to care for adults and older adults with medical-surgical conditions across various settings, such as laboratory, acute, sub-acute, and long-term care environments. Through classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and clinical experiences, students develop skills in critical thinking, patient-centered care, and professional communication. Course Level
Prerequisites: PNP1225, BIOL2224, BIOL2234