NURS 121 - Fundamentals for Nursing

    Recent Professors
    Heather Carlsen, Carolyn Childers, Kimberly-Guinn Felsted
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    10 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    BIOL 030 , BIOL 031 , BIOL 040 , and ENGL C1000 or equivalent course with a minimum grade of C.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on fundamental concepts necessary for safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for a diverse patient population with well-defined healthcare concerns with a focus on elderly patients. The course offers an introduction to foundational concepts related to professional practices such as legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. The student also uses clinical judgment applied to nursing practice. Select nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory; theory and skills re applied in various clinical settings.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:40pm–4:30pm, Mon 7:10am–10:00am, Tue Thu 6:10pm–8:15pm