NIP 116
Fundamentals in Health Wellnes
Madisonville Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduces basic nursing concepts and the nursing process as the framework for organizing person-centered care for patients with alterations in basic human needs. Focuses on the health needs of individuals of varied psychosocial backgrounds across the life span and diverse populations. Applies clinical judgment in the safe and effective care of patients with actual or potential alterations in health due to common acute, chronic, or mental health problems. Applies the nursing process to the health needs of patients by utilizing basic nursing skills and caring behaviors to meet physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. Introduces principles of professional nursing in evidence based care. Lecture: 7 credits (105 contact hours). Clinical: 3 credits (135 contact hours).
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
81L1
5 openSeats: 49/54 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:49 PM- Days & times
- Th · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- MDC Health Sciences Campus 00210
- Instructor
- Tracie Lear
Section notes
Must be taken with NIP 116 81H1. Clinical sites may vary. Some student groups may have required clinical days on Friday.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB
81L2
5 openSeats: 49/54 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:49 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 1:00 – 3:30 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- MDC Health Sciences Campus 00210
- Instructor
- Tracie Lear
Section notes
Must be taken with NIP 116 81H1. Additional lab and simulation time may be added on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Students may be assigned required clinical time on Fridays.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB
81H1
6 openSeats: 48/54 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:49 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMTu We · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- MDC Health Sciences Campus 00113
- Instructor
- Tracie Lear
Section notes
Hybrid course that meets approximately 50% of the meetings on site and 50% online. Must be admitted to the Integrated Nursing Program. Must be taken with 81L1. Additional lab and simulation time may be added on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some material may be delivered through Microsoft Teams. The meeting pattern or method of delivery of this course may change due to room capacity. The instructor will send further instructions prior to the first day of class. A $85.88 Exam Soft fee will be added to the tuition. Mandatory $113.20 Castlebranch fee (student responsibility) and $10 CPR card added to tuition cost, nonrefundable. Additional charge for Heartcode BLS online course of $37.00 (student responsibility). An Evolve 360 Resources Package fee of $843.51 will be added to tuition.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB
81H2
9 openSeats: 1/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:49 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMTu We · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- MDC Health Sciences Campus 00113
- Instructor
- Tracie Lear
Section notes
Hybrid course that meets approximately 50% of the meetings on site and 50% online. Must be admitted to the Integrated Nursing Program. Must be taken with 81L1. Additional lab and simulation time may be added on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some material may be delivered through Microsoft Teams. The meeting pattern or method of delivery of this course may change due to room capacity. The instructor will send further instructions prior to the first day of class. A $85.88 Exam Soft fee will be added to the tuition. Mandatory $113.20 Castlebranch fee (student responsibility) and $10 CPR card added to tuition cost, nonrefundable. Additional charge for Heartcode BLS online course of $37.00 (student responsibility).; Instructional method: OTHER; HB