2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

NSG 143 - Development of Nursing Practice I

 


Description: Introduces theory that directs nursing skills and the development of nursing practice. Uses the nursing process as a framework for care and implementation of appropriate nursing interventions. Basic to intermediate nursing skills are developed.

Prerequisites: Program Admission.

Corequisite:  



Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Principles of nursing care related to adult assessment
  2. Principles of nursing care related to medication administration & dosage calculations
  3. Principles of nursing care related to oxygen therapy
  4. Principles of nursing care related to Foley catheters
  5. Principles of nursing care related to sterile field
  6. Principles of nursing care related to wounds
  7. Principles of nursing care related to nasogastric tubes

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Perform individualized entry level adult nursing skills. (Patient-centered Care)(1-7)
  2. Demonstrate collaboration with others to provide safe and effective patient care and appropriate delegation while performing nursing skills. (Teamwork and Collaboration)(1-7)
  3. Apply principles of evidence-based practice in delivery of patient care. (Evidence-based Practice)(1-7)
  4. Demonstrate quality and system improvement when performing nursing skills. (Quality Improvement)(1-7)
  5. Perform nursing skills successfully. (Safety)(1-7)
  6. Utilize patient health record for documentation of nursing care. (Informatics)(1-7)

Required Assessment:
  1. Returned demonstration of skills, exams, simulation.