NP 120 - Fundamentals of Nursing with Lab and Clinical

This course introduces the role of the practical nurse as a member of the interprofessional health care team, basic nursing concepts, and psychomotor nursing skills. Students learn skills necessary for maintaining patient safety and strategies for therapeutic communication. At the conclusion of this course, the student will demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills across the lifespan. Semester Credit Hours: 5.00 Contact Hours: 45/45/22.5/112.5 Lecture Contact Hours: 45. Lab Contact Hours: 45. Clinical Contact Hours. 22.5. Prerequisite: HC 101 and RE 099 Corequisite: None