NURSING 313 - Introduction To Nursing Practice

    Recent Professors
    Tonna Nnabue, Kathleen Tubridy, Julie Nunez, Jenny Arzaga
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Admission to the Nursing Program
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to nursing and will prepare the student to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide care to the hospitalized patient, with a focus on the adult and the mature (gerontologic) patient. It includes an introduction to the hospital environment and standard precautions; use of the simulation lab; basic nursing procedures; and utilization of the nursing process in performance of beginning level assessment and interventions for the following needs according to the Roy Adaptation Model and referred to as the Physiological Modes � Oxygen Needs, Rest & Activity Needs, Nutrition Needs, and Fluid & Electrolyte + Acid- Base Balance Needs. This is the first clinical course of the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program. After satisfactory completion of the course, the student can function at the beginning nurse aide level.
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:00am–10:00am, Wed 6:30am–1:00pm