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RNSG 1216 - Professional Nursing Competencies

Credits: 2
Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.
Lab Required: Yes

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program and consent of Associate Dean/Director.
Corequisite(s): RNSG 1161  and RNSG 1430 ; or RNSG 1163  and RNSG 1424 ; or consent of Associate Dean/Director
Major Requirement: AAS - Nursing (RN) or AAS - Nursing (LVN-to-RN Bridge)

Type of Course: Workforce