NU 134Introduction to Nursing Concepts

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Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-requisite: NU 133 Pre/Co-requisite: BIO 124/BIO 124L, PSY 200 This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to nursing, concepts and core values essential to the practice of nursing and care provider roles. The clinical, laboratory, and simulation experiences involve implementation of the nursing process and utilization of assessment, and communication skills related to basic needs and life processes of individual patients. Factors, such as developmental levels, sociocultural differences, and mental and emotional status are included.