NURM 101 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Concepts

This course introduces students to professional nursing concepts and is designed to provide the student nurse with the beginner level knowledge necessary for the role of a professional registered nurse, with a focus on the  profession and historical perspectives. Introduction to the nursing process, health promotion and wellness, evidence-based practice, and the clinical judgment necessary for practice. Attention is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills to promote health and enhance nurse-patient communication. The significance of patient interaction with the environment and diversity in health care is examined and integrated throughout the course. Concepts and issues that relate to nursing practice that are explored include but are not limited to: the nurse/patient relationship, effective therapeutic communication, health and wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, spirituality, nutrition and current legal and ethical considerations. Clinical judgment is applied in the safe calculation and administration of medications. The theory base provided for this course will be built upon and applied in subsequent nursing courses. 

There is no associated clinical component, but competence with medical terminology is included through self-guided learning modules. 

 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of College Placement Testing or satisfaction of any needed developmental courses.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 105 , an​d ENG 101  
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours