NURS 1110 Foundation of Nursing
Course Information
| Course Number | NURS 1110 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Foundation of Nursing |
| Description | This course introduces the student to the basic concepts in nursing. Students will discuss the role of the LPN as it relates to the nursing process and professionalism. Communication strategies will be applied for communication techniques, standardized communication, and documentation methods. Students will discuss cultural influences in health care. Legal and ethical aspects related to nursing will be discussed. Physical comfort, safety concerns, and nutrition are identified for health promotion using evidence-based practice concepts. Physical and psychological disorders in the elderly population are explained. (Prerequisites: Acceptance into Nursing Program is required in order to register for Nursing Courses) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program is required in order to register for Nursing Courses
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Discuss concepts for professionalism.
- Describe the LPN scope of practice with utilization of the nursing process.
- Discuss use of evidence-based concepts to guide practice.
- Apply various communication strategies and techniques, including documentation in providing client care.
- Identify basic nutritional needs for health promotion.
- Identify methods for promoting physical comfort and safety.
- Describe cultural influences on health and illness.
- Explain the aging process and implications for nursing practice.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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