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Nursing Concepts I (NURN 160)

Credit Course

6 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Blended

Is a course in which students examine the role of the nurse generalist in the care of patients in acute care settings. NURN 160 is the first in a sequence of three Medical-Surgical courses in the Nursing Program. Students build upon their knowledge from previous health-related courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Fundamentals of Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the nursing program concepts of perfusion, gas exchange, and metabolism with fluid and electrolytes and acid-base balance integrated throughout the course. Supervised simulations and clinicals are designed to increase students' knowledge and experience in adult patient care and to develop clinical reasoning skills. An additional diagnostic test fee is required at time of registration. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): NURN 153, NURN 155, BIOL 221, PSYC 103 (all pre-requisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher). Corequisite(s): BIOL 230.
Lab Fee: $267.00.

Sections

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      RF
      Location: Essex, OSX OSX
    • Time:
      1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, ECHP 215

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/20/2025 - 03/21/2025
    • Instructor: Susan Thompson
    • Course ID: #22525

    Credit Hours: 6

    Billable Hours: 6

    Note: NOTE: This section requires an additional $190.00 diagnostic fee at the time of registration. Clinical experiences may be scheduled weekdays or weekends for 10 or 12 hours. This section meets January 20 - March 21.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      RF
      Location: Essex, OSX OSX
    • Time:
      1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, ECHP 347

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/20/2025 - 03/21/2025
    • Instructor: Susan Thompson
    • Course ID: #23394

    Credit Hours: 6

    Billable Hours: 6

    Note: NOTE: Section meets January 20 to March 21. Clinical groups meet on Thursday and Friday, or Sat. and Sun. Alternative clinical days may be assigned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 231
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/14/2025 - 03/11/2025
    • Instructor: Kadriyya Clark
    • Course ID: #21508

    Credit Hours: 6

    Billable Hours: 6

    Note: NOTE: Clinical experience may be scheduled Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, days and/or evenings and possibly on weekends dependent upon clinical site availability. Testing may be outside of the class schedule. An additional $190 diagnostic fee is required at the time of registration. Section meets January 14 - March 11.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 205
    • Time:
      12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 205

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/13/2025 - 03/11/2025
    • Instructor: Jocelyn Howard
    • Course ID: #21152

    Credit Hours: 6

    Billable Hours: 6

    Note: NOTE: Clinical experience for this section may be scheduled Wed/Thur or Thur/Fri, days and/or evenings and possibly on weekends dependent upon clinical site availability. An additional $190 diagnostic fee is required at the time of registration. Section meets January 13- March 11.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      RF
      Location: Essex, OSX OSX
    • Time:
      1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, ECHP 012

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/20/2025 - 03/21/2025
    • Instructor: Susan Thompson
    • Course ID: #21273

    Credit Hours: 6

    Billable Hours: 6

    Note: NOTE: This section requires an additional $190.00 diagnostic fee at the time of registration. Clinical experiences may be scheduled weekdays or weekends for 10 or 12 hours. This section meets January 20 - March 21.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      US
      Location: Essex, OSX OSX
    • Time:
      6:05 - 9:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, ECHP 012

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/21/2025 - 03/20/2025
    • Instructor: Maria Membrebe
    • Course ID: #21275

    Credit Hours: 6

    Billable Hours: 6

    Note: NOTE: This section requires an additional $190.00 diagnostic fee at the time of registration. This section meets January 21 - March 20.