ASN-120 Fundamentals of Nursing II

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2 Practicum 3
Tier Rate: Tier III
This course continues the introduction of the nursing profession and the role of the nurse in patient care. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. Students will build on the knowledge attained and progressively focus on basic assessment and nursing skills, nursing process, the clinical judgement model, and effective clinical judgment skills. Nursing fundamental concepts are introduced related to medication administration, sterile techniques, promoting health, preventing disease, and delivering basic nursing care to individual patients across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): ASN 110