NP 121 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

This course introduces the practical nurse’s role within the interprofessional healthcare team and emphasizes foundational nursing concepts and psychomotor skills. Students develop competencies in patient safety, therapeutic communication, and essential nursing techniques. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate proficiency in performing basic nursing skills across the lifespan. Semester Credit Hours: 5.00 Contact Hours: 45/60/0/105 Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EN 104 English Composition I, NP 101 Foundations of Nursing, SC 144 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.