Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size10 studentsCredits0.5PrerequisitePrerequisite: NURS 220, NURS 222, NURS 224, and NURS 226 with a minimum grade of C Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIn this course, students will develop mastery of basic care principles and complex nursing skills to include the following nursing concepts; medical and surgical asepsis, physical hygiene, vital signs, oxygenation, nutrition, body mechanics, elimination, fluid and electrolyte, acid- base balance, and medication administration. Students will utilize the appropriate equipment and gain skill competency by practicing basic nursing skills in the skills lab. The nursing skills practicum course will assess the student's competencies, as they relate to physical assessment; urinary elimination, venipuncture, infusion pump and volitrol management, and glucose regulation.Usually HeldWed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Wed 2:30pm–3:55pm, Wed 9:00am–10:25am, Wed 1:00pm–2:30pm 