NURP 1010 — - Practical Nursing I^
This course introduces the nursing student to the role of the licensed practical nurse, including legal and ethical standards. Nursing concepts are examined along with evidence-based interventions to meet basic patient needs. This conceptually organized content provides opportunity to achieve a broad understanding of individuals and their health issues that impact the health care system, both institutionally and in the community. Students apply theory in clinical practice, a major focus of which is care of the elderly in subacute care facilities. Lecture: 3 hours, Other: 12 hours Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1070 (may be taken concurrently) or (BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1020) or (BIOL 2201 and BIOL 2202 (may be taken concurrently)) and (NURS 1015P (may be taken concurrently) or NURS 1015 (may be taken concurrently)) and (NURS 1061P (may be taken concurrently) or NURS 1061 (may be taken concurrently))