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 RN Option (ASN), NG73.
Course Hour Distribution
| Instructional Category |
Semester Credit Hours |
Instructional Minutes |
Contact Hours |
| Didactic/Lecture |
2 |
1,500 |
30 |
| Lab |
2 |
3,000 |
50 |
| Clinical |
2 |
4,500 |
75 |
| Total |
6 |
9,000 |
155 |
Prerequisite: Program Admission.
Corequisites: RNSG 1025 - Electronic Medical Records Documentation and RNSG 1027 - Nursing Pharmacology.
In the NG73 Traditional RN Option (ASN) and the LB13 LPN/Paramedic Bridge to RN Option (ASN), practicum, internship, and clinical courses are based on a clock hour (60 minutes). Appropriate breaks are included in the clock hour as directed at the practicum, internship, or clinical site. One semester credit shall be awarded for a minimum of three clock hours of practicum, internship, or clinical instruction. One semester credit shall be awarded for 2250 minutes of instructional time, equivalent to 37.5 clock hours under the clock-hour conversion.
Prerequisite
Program Admission.
Corequisite
RNSG 1025 - Electronic Medical Records Documentation and RNSG 1027 - Nursing Pharmacology.