VN 161 - Fundamentals for Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: CNA 101 or a pass. Certificate of Completion.

This course provides an introduction to the nursing profession and provides the theoretical foundation for the fundamentals of vocational nursing practice. Students are introduced to the concepts of health assessment, communication, client needs, safety, infection control, ethical and legal practice, cultural and spiritual care, the nursing process, documentation, health promotion and wellness, and growth and development across the lifespan.

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  • Title: VN 161 Fundamentals for Nursing Practice
  • CRN: 69502
  • Instructor: Rosette Strandberg
  • Instructor: Rosette Strandberg
  • Instructor: Rosette Strandberg
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: A 273 MacDougall Admin Center

    • Meeting Time
    T 08:00am - 12:00pm 273 MacDougall Admin Center 01/27/25 05/24/25
    W 08:00am - 11:30am 273 MacDougall Admin Center 01/27/25 02/21/25
    F 08:00am - 11:00am 273 MacDougall Admin Center 01/27/25 02/21/25
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    35 33 2 5 0 5
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Spring 2025
    Last day to add class: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop without a "W": 09-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with a "W": 04-APR-2025
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