NURS 103 - Fundamentals for Practical Nursing

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3

This course is designed as a theory course in the first semester of the practical nursing program. Students are introduced to fundamental care practice, promote individual competence, scientific inquiry, and professional integrity. Theory topics include human growth and development, care of the older adult, communication, evidence-based practice, the nursing process, patient safety, and the LPN scope of practice. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Practical Nursing Program. Concurrent: To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of a “C” or better in general education & nursing program courses. Corequisite(s): NURS 104