NUR 2170 - Fundamentals of Nursing for the BSN - Accelerated

Credits: 6
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Provides nursing students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary in the delivery of care to the adult patient with a focus on the nursing process. Students are introduced to the program’s philosophy of nursing. The concepts of safety, quality, communication, client needs, cultural diversity, nursing history, ethical-legal, and holistic care are introduced. Critical thinking skills and the process of clinical reasoning will be stressed. Psychomotor learning will be provided in the laboratory and clinical settings. This course requires 45 theory hours, 30 lab hours and 90 clinical hours. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the Accelerated Nursing Track.
Corequisite(s): NUR 2170L, NUR 2170P, NUR 2270, NUR 2270L