NU 101: Nursing I

In this course, the student examines the concepts which form the health-illness framework of the nursing program. Professional standards are introduced. The nursing process is utilized as the basis for all nursing practice throughout the life cycle. Emphasis is placed upon acquiring a body of knowledge that will permit individualization of nursing care, based on evidence-based practice and scientific rationales from the biological and behavioral sciences, and the liberal arts. The major focus will be care of clients with alterations in mobility, skin integrity, and alterations in cellular functioning. Laboratory practice provides the opportunity to develop beginning skills in both technical and interpersonal aspects of nursing. This course includes fundamental concepts upon which subsequent courses will build.