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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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NUR 191 Introduction to Nursing Process Credits: (2)
This course provides an opportunity for the student to master basic nursing skills in a nursing lab setting to simulate clinical practice under the guidance of the instructor in preparation for nursing care in the hospital setting. The student will begin to utilize the steps of the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in conjunction with these nursing skills. The student will consider cost effectiveness in utilizing lab materials and learn to use channels of communication. The student will use appropriate terminology, apply theory in performance of skills, work in groups, and use self-evaluation. Students will spend a total of 56 hours in nursing procedure skills practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing, permission of department.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform nursing procedures/skills safely and in an organized manner in the lab setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of leadership roles by communicating effectively in both verbal and written forms and utilizing appropriate channels and tools to collaborate as needed..
- Demonstrate diversity awareness, professional responsibility, and respect through the use of inclusive practices that accommodate diverse patient needs and reflect global awareness.
- Demonstrate the use of informatics and technology by gathering data from electronic resources, research databases, and through the use of clinical information systems in practice.
- Use critical thinking/reasoning at the novice level in applying theory through the nursing process.
- Demonstrate a professional identity including integrity, accountability, personal growth/wellness, advocacy, and service at the novice level.
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