Jan 29, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

NSGA 140 - Intro Nrsg Conc & Clin Judge


PREREQUISITES: Admission to Nursing (ASN) TSAP PROGRAM
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: NSGA 142 Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, NSGA 143 Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan Lab

CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
Discusses the role of the registered nurse as a member of the healthcare team and a coordinator of patient-centered care. Explores conceptual learning, definitions of concepts within the curriculum, and strategies to foster student success.  Examines the use of evidence as a framework for nursing practice.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  1. Define clinical judgment. (SLO 2)
  2. Explore the role of the registered nurse. (SLO 6)
  3. Explain evidence-based practice. (SLO 1, 2, 3)
  4. Define conceptual learning including the program concepts. 
  5. Utilize strategies and resources to support student success.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
  • Overview of conceptual learning
  • Introduction of concepts 
  • Student success
  • Clinical judgment
  • Evidence
  • Management of care
  • Professionalism
  • Coping 

 
GRADING POLICY
92.00  -  100       =    A

83.00  -  91.99    =    B

75.00  -  82.99    =    C

70.00  -  74.99    =    D

0         -  69.99    =    F