NUR 1020L - Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab

Credits: 5

Corequisite: NUR 1020
This course complements the Foundations of Nursing Practice course and is an integration of lecture, skills lab, and clinical experiences that emphasize the nurse as the caregiver in evidence-based nursing practice. The student is provided opportunities to develop clinical competencies in nursing activities needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. The application of nursing process in maintaining microbial, physical, and psychological safety is introduced. The nurse-patient relationship, health assessment, communication, and development of professional behaviors are emphasized. Students gain competency through demonstration and return demonstration in a supportive and supervised environment. Students provide 40 hours of direct patient care in the long term care setting. Demonstration of competency in the lab and in the clinical setting in performing basic nursing skills and dosage calculations for individuals with common health alterations is emphasized.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Lab Hours: 90
Clinical/Simulation Hours: 45
Didactic Hours: 15