NW 101 - Fundamentals of Nursing With Lab

This course introduces the student to basic nursing concepts and skills as defined by Orem. Students will learn the basic tenets of the self-care deficit nursing theory that include the theory of self-care, the theory of self-care deficit, and the theory of nursing system. Subsequent courses are built upon the content of this course. Emphasis is placed on understanding the standards and scope of nursing practice. The nursing process is introduced and will be combined with an understanding of basic human needs (self-care requisites) to explore select clients with special and psychosocial needs (self-care deficits). In the lab, students will learn various basic nursing skills, vital signs, gathering of client health data, and medication administration and safety. 5.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 105.00 Prerequisite: SC 145/ SC 145L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab. Corequisites: SC 245/ SC 245L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab.