NU 107 Fundamentals of Nursing

Credit, five hours.
An introductory course in the basic approaches to nursing including perception of basic human needs, interpersonal relationships, and the nursing process. Fundamental nursing skills are acquired in the classroom and in simulated and clinical laboratories. Emphasis is placed upon developing critical thinking skills to meet the needs of individuals with commonly occurring health problems that are mildly threatening, curable, or controllable. Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN clinical nursing. Corequisite(s): NU 105, NU 106, NU 151. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 201.