NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice (2 CR.)

Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MTE 1-5 and BIO 141 and BIO 142 or BIO 231 and BIO 232. ENG 111, PSY 230, SDV 101 or SDV 100. Corequisite(s): BIO 150 or BIO 205, NSG 100 and NSG 130, NSG 200. Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development.