NURP 103 Introduction to Practical Nursing
This course introduces students to the basic knowledge and skills required for success in practical nursing education and practice. Emphasis is placed on developing safe, competent, and compassionate caregiving techniques with additional focus on medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology, and professional communication. Students practice core nursing skills—such as vital signs, mobility, bedmaking, feeding, and hygiene—in the lab setting while learning to integrate these skills with foundational concepts of body structure and function, infection control, and patient safety.
NURP 103Introduction to Practical Nursing
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to the basic knowledge and skills required for success in practical nursing education and practice. Emphasis is placed on developing safe, competent, and compassionate caregiving techniques with additional focus on medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology, and professional communication. Students practice core nursing skills—such as vital signs, mobility, bedmaking, feeding, and hygiene—in the lab setting while learning to integrate these skills with foundational concepts of body structure and function, infection control, and patient safety.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic nursing skills including vital sign measurement, hygiene, feeding, bedmaking, and safe patient mobility with attention to infection prevention and patient comfort.
- Apply basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to support safe and effective care for clients across the lifespan.
- Interpret and use common medical terminology relevant to nursing documentation, communication, and patient care.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and communication techniques consistent with nursing standards of practice and ethical principles.
- Identify the role and responsibilities of the practical nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel within the healthcare team.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies