NUR-116 Foundations of Nursing I

This course assists students in acquiring the basic knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors needed for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care. Emphasis is placed on readying the student to begin clinical experiences. Use of the nursing process in skills labs provides the student with a variety of simulated patient care experiences. At the completion of this course, students will automatically progress to NUR 117. Grades earned in NUR 116 will be combined with the grades earned in NUR 117 to determine the final grade for both courses. No credits will be awarded until both courses are successfully completed. Total of 45 hours of lecture. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program-see admission criteria, BIO 103 and BIO 104. Co-requisite: NUR 117. Semesters offered: Fall and Spring. 3 Credits.