RNSG 1910 Foundations of Nursing (4-12-8)

Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this foundation course prepares students for subsequent nursing courses, professional nursing practice, and the healthcare environment. The nursing process is introduced as a framework to organize and deliver patient-centered care. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, caring, competence, and fundamental nursing skills. Pharmacological principles are introduced and competency is achieved in dosage calculation and medication administration. Students must pay a $250 supply fee and a $353 ATI fee when registering for this course, but these fees are subject to change without notice.

Offered Fall

Prerequisite

Program admission, cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, good academic standing, BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2117 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2117L with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better

Corequisite

PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher