NUR 101B Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

This is the first course in the lab series where students begin to apply theory from the didactic portion of the curriculum to clinical practice. Students apply the fundamental principles of health and illness, infection prevention and control, pain, nutrition, elimination, sleep/rest, mobility, mental health, fluid and electrolytes, and evidenced-based practice to clinical practice. Students engage in legal-ethical principles in documentation, confidentiality, and communication. Students develop their abilities in select nursing skills and physical assessment in the lab, simulation, and clinical settings. Required: Admission to the Nursing program; CNA certification.