ADN 171
Concepts of Nursing I
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Emphasizes the nursing care of adult patients experiencing acute and chronic health alterations that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Includes applying clinical judgment and the nursing process to deliver patient-centered, compassionate, and ethical care across diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on the integration of health promotion, nutrition, pharmacologic and technological interventions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice to ensure quality and safe patient outcomes. Incorporates health information technologies, informatics, and quality improvement principles to enhance decision-making and support effective communication within the healthcare team. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
CRFA1
4 openSeats: 21/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo Th · 8:30 – 10:50 AMWe · 8:30 – 10:50 AMWe · 8:30 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 10
- Location
- Linn Hall 1220; Linn Hall 2136
- Instructor
- Terri Cronbaugh; Jessica A. Batcheller
Section notes
An ATI fee of $425 applies to this course. An Examsoft fee of $10.00 applies to this course. A Lab fee of $112 applies to this course. A software fee of $3 applies to this course. Lab test out will be held 9/23 or 9/30. Labs for simulation will be scheduled by instructor.
CRFB1
FullSeats: 27/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo Th · 1:25 – 3:45 PMWe · 1:25 – 3:45 PMTh · 1:25 – 3:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 10
- Location
- Linn Hall 1220; Linn Hall 2136
- Instructor
- Terri Cronbaugh; Jessica A. Batcheller
Section notes
An ATI fee of $425 applies to this course. An Examsoft fee of $10.00 applies to this course. A Lab fee of $112 applies to this course. A software fee of $3 applies to this course. Lab test out will be held 9/23 or 9/30. Labs for simulation will be scheduled by instructor.
CRFC1
4 openSeats: 20/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo Th · 8:30 – 10:50 AMWe · 8:30 – 10:50 AMWe · 8:30 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 10
- Location
- Linn Hall 1140; Linn Hall 2136
- Instructor
- Terri Cronbaugh; Jessica A. Batcheller
Section notes
An ATI fee of $425 applies to this course. An Examsoft fee of $10.00 applies to this course. A Lab fee of $112 applies to this course. A software fee of $3 applies to this course. Lab test out will be held 9/23 or 9/30. Labs for simulation will be scheduled by instructor.