PNUR 1012 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Practical Nursing

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

6 Credit(s)
This introductory course begins the study of the nursing process as it relates to meeting basic human needs of individuals in all age groups. Emphasis is placed upon principles of nursing care, performance of safe nursing measures, development of observational skills, and recording. Communication methods and nurse-patient relationships, health and health care organizations, and the role of the practical nurse as a member of the health care team are explored. Emphasis is placed upon increasingly complex principles of nursing care and performance of safe nursing measures as the semester progresses. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PNUR 1012C , PNUR 1012L ;

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOL 1730 , BIOL 1101 , PNUR 1030

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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