NPN 106
Fundamentals of Nursing Care
Bluegrass Community and Technical College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Provides a historical overview of health care system and roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team. Introduces the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Emphasizes application of the nursing process in the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs to meet the needs of diverse patients across the life span at the practical nursing level. Establishes the foundational knowledge for competency-based nursing practice by introducing basic nursing concepts, fundamental nursing skills, and critical thinking as a framework for organizing care delivery. Lecture: 4 credit hours (60 contact hours). Clinical: 2 credit hours (90 contact hours).
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
1701
2 openSeats: 34/36 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Tu We · 8:00 – 10:00 AMTu We · 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- Room 118 Danville Campus 118; Room 120 Danville Campus 120
- Instructor
- Jennifer Carney
Section notes
Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB
17C1
2 openSeats: 34/36 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 1:00 – 3:00 PMTu · 1:00 – 3:00 PMTu · 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- CLINICAL; Room 122 Danville Campus 122; Room 134 Danville Campus 134; Room 130 Danville Campus 130
- Instructor
- Jennifer Carney
Section notes
Instructional method: OTHER; HB
1501
5 openSeats: 35/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- Room 200 Building A-Leestown 200
- Instructor
- Kaitlynn Whitworth
Section notes
Instructional method: OTHER; HB
15C1
5 openSeats: 35/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Th · 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMTu · 8:00 – 10:00 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:00 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- CLINICAL; Room 237 Building A 237; Room 225 Building A-Leestown 225; Room 207 Building A-Leestown 207
- Instructor
- Kaitlynn Whitworth; Maddiline Noel
Section notes
Instructional method: OTHER; HB