RNSG 1026 Fundamentals
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles fundamental to nursing practice which include the role of the registered nurse and the nursing process. The nursing student will be introduced to the basic concepts of physiological integrity, psychological integrity, and caring for self. Safe and effective environment will be introduced as the foundation of knowledge used throughout the nursing curriculum. The basic skills training in simulated settings will introduce the use of the skills in a variety of clinical settings. The roles of the nurse as a provider of care, manager of care and member within the discipline serve as the organizing framework for expected student behaviors.
This course is required for students enrolled in the Traditional ASN Option, NG73.
Course Hour Distribution
| Instructional Category |
Semester Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
| Didactic/Lecture |
2 |
30 |
| Lab |
2 |
60 |
| Clinical |
2 |
90 |
| Total |
6 |
180 |
Prerequisite
Program Admission.
Corequisite
RNSG 1025 - Electronic Medical Records Documentation and RNSG 1027 - Nursing Pharmacology.