NUR 101A Fundamentals of Nursing

NUR101A is the first nursing course in the lecture series. Beginning nursing students learn core concepts associated with the role of professional nurses. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts including health and illness, infection prevention and control, pain, nutrition, elimination, sleep/rest, mobility, communication, documentation, evidence-based research and care, fluid and electrolyte balance, and introduction to mental health. Students prepare to begin clinical practice in learning to plan and direct care as well as developing critical thinking skills to apply theory to what they will see in practice. Required: Admission to the Nursing program; CNA certification.