NURS 101 - Level I: Introduction to Nursing

7 Credits

NURS 101 is the first in a series of nursing theory courses. An introduction to nursing and theories of wellness are presented. The nursing process is presented as an organizing framework that guides nursing practice. The functional health patterns are introduced as a means of holistic assessment. Concepts related to the therapeutic relationship, culturally sensitive nursing care, and group dynamics are studied. The role of the nurse as it relates to pharmacology and medication knowledge, medication administration, and legal practices and issues will be discussed. The nursing process is used to review alterations in the functional health with the well elder and during the obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric life span for the well client. Content related to client/family education, communication, nutrition, and pharmacology will be discussed.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
Course Note Must be accepted into the RN program.
FeesNT NC

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve 1st Quarter RN Students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:35

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Health & Wellness
Therapeutic Communication
Functional Health Patterns
Nursing Process
Professional Communication
Women’s & Well Child Health
Ethics & Legal Issues
Professional Nursing Role

Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Identify components of critical thinking skills and attitudes as related to the nursing process.

Communication: Recognize the significance of clear and therapeutic communication in the health care environment.

Diversity: Recognize key concepts related to diversity.

Nursing Process: Describe the purpose of the nursing process and associated steps.

Safe Practice: Describe rationales for basic health and safety practices.

Professionalism: Outline nursing student scope of practice and professional behaviors.