NURR 102 Foundations of Nursing Practice
This course provides the foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for safe, effective practical nursing practice. Students learn fundamental nursing concepts, including the nursing process, communication, infection control, safety, basic nursing skills, and introduction to quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and the development of clinical judgment. Laboratory and simulation experiences allow students to apply concepts in a controlled environment before clinical practice.
NURR 102Foundations of Nursing Practice
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
45
Prerequisite Narrative
Formal acceptance into the Associate of Science Nursing Program. ALLH 220, BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L, COMM 101, PSYC 101, and MATH 143 or MATH 153
Corequisite Narrative
BIOL 228 and BIOL 228L, GNED 101, and NURR 106
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides the foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for safe, effective practical nursing practice. Students learn fundamental nursing concepts, including the nursing process, communication, infection control, safety, basic nursing skills, and introduction to quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and the development of clinical judgment. Laboratory and simulation experiences allow students to apply concepts in a controlled environment before clinical practice.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate initial application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based, and person-centered care.
- Demonstrate fundamental psychomotor and communication skills in simulated and clinical settings.
- Integrate principles of infection control, safety, nutrition, and quality improvement into basic care.
- Describe professional responsibilities, including ethics, legal principles, and scope of practice and accountability.
- Initiate the development of clinical judgment through structured reflection, effective prioritization, and guided decision-making.
- Engage in effective collaboration with peers and interprofessional team members within simulated and supervised care environments.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies