Nursing Fundamentals
Course Code:
HLH178
Department:
Health Services (Practical Nursing)
Lecture Hours:
8
Lab Hours:
4
Total Credits:
10 Description:
Provides the introductory theory base for the practical nurse utilizing Dorothea Orem's theory of universal self-care requisites. The basic philosophy of practical nursing, the nursing process and fundamental nursing skills are covered. The laboratory component provides demonstration and practice of skills in simulated patient-care settings. This course is a prerequisite for all future nursing theory courses and must be passed with a minimum grade of 78.
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into practical nursing program
Corequisite:
HLH170 and HLH179 Term(s) Offered:
Fall
Syllabus: