NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking

3 Credits
This foundational course introduces students to the application of nursing theory in the practice of professional nursing. The student will be guided to utilize critical thinking skills, when applying the nursing process in the care of adult clients, leading to the development of clinical judgment. Evidence-based fundamental nursing concepts, essential to the provision of nursing care, including holism, safety, communication, and basic client needs will be introduced

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L; BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L - May also be taken as a prerequisite.