NURS 1 - Nursing Science and Practice Concepts I

    Recent Professors
    P. Amis; S. Sturdevant; G. Hillman; F. Mariano-Smith; N. Yialelis McNitt; M. Stubbs; A. Turpin; M. Reeves, P. Amis; M. Davis; S. Gonzaga; J. Rojo; M. Stevens; K. Stockdale; H. Terkelsen; N. Yialelis McNitt; A. Turpin; M. Barker; T. Weisend; M. Reeves; J. Gordon; A. Sullivan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    9.5
    Prerequisite
    BIOL 2 - Microbiology AND BIOL 6 - Human Anatomy AND BIOL 7 - Human Physiology AND ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 1
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to nursing and roles of the nurse in micro (work unit) and macro (health care facility) systems, as well as profession-related and patient care concepts. Concepts include professionalism, safety, communication, culture, functional ability, perfusion, evidence, informatics and technology, fluid & electrolytes, thermoregulation, pain, elimination and health promotion. Develop basic assessment and nursing skills. Nursing process and evidence-based practice provide a decision-making framework to develop clinical judgment skills. Note: Admission to the Nursing Program requires passing a background check, a complete physical exam including immunizations and drug screening.
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:00pm–3:10pm, Mon 8:25am–11:35am, Thu Fri 6:15am–1:45pm, Tue Wed 6:15am–1:45pm