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Spring 2012 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ADN 120 - ADN-Nursing I, Fundamentals of Nursing (and Lab, and Clinical Study)

8 credits
This is a beginning course that introduces the student to the foundations, basic principles and the role of the registered professional nurse. Emphasis is on the scientific approach as it relates to the nursing process. Concepts related to health, stress, communication and culture are introduced as the student begins to participate in client-nurse relationships. Skills relative to the practice of nursing are taught/practiced in the laboratory/hospital setting.

Notes: Enrollment limited to students accepted into the ADN program. May be taken for Honors.Class Hours: 4Lab Hours: 4Misc. Hours: Clinical hrs. 8Prerequisites: BIOL 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab, and BIOL 123 - Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab.Corequisite: NURSE - 102 Dosage Calculations, PSYCH 101 - General Psychology, and NUTR 109 - Nutrition (ADN).Offered fall semester.