NURS 173 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Practicum (lab)

Credits: (3)
This laboratory course focuses on foundational knowledge and hands-on skills essential for safe and competent nursing practice. Engage in interactive learning experiences, mastering nursing assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, infection control, and utilization of medical equipment. Through simulated scenarios and guided practice, develop clinical judgment, technical skills, effective communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and application of culturally congruent care. Sets the groundwork for success in clinical rotations and future nursing careers, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of healthcare practice.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Skagit Valley College RN program. Please see entry requirements on the Nursing website page at https://www.skagit.edu/academics/areas-of-study/health-sciences/nursing/.