NUR 105 - Nursing Science I

Credits: 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical Hours: 6

This clinical course correlates with the foundation of nursing practice. Assessment of basic needs across the life span is a major focus. Psychomotor skills basic to the practice of professional nursing are practiced in weekly two-hour college laboratory sessions. In addition, a weekly six-hour clinical experience occurs in long-term care facilities with a focus on aging populations. A minimum grade of C is required to advance to NUR 112. A student may attempt the course two times depending on the re-entry rubric score.
Notes: NUR 105 has 6 clinical hours per week in addition to the 3 lectures and 2 labs.
Corequisite(s): NUR 107
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory score on the Nursing Eligibility Rubric and a score of Proficient or better on the TEAS exam; C grade or better in BIO 131 or concurrent enrollment