NUR 160Nursing Clinical Practice I

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Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitude of the learner in relation to the individual's common health needs in the healthcare arena with emphasis on needs related to health maintenance, safety and protection, nutrition, elimination/exchange, activity, rest, comfort and cognition/perception. Integration of Nursing Concepts I and Nursing Arts I and II will be expected of the learner in providing nursing care to the individual. The lab component of this course will focus on normal lab values and performing select diagnostic skills such as heart and lung sounds, pulse oximetry and blood glucose, and appropriate IV skills. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)