Competencies for Nursing Practice - NSG 106 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice
Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
Lecture 0-1 hour. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 141 (or BIO 231)
2 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

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Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61789 NSG 106-15 2
 M     
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
In the event of quarantine, students must have working laptop, high speed internet, and webcam in order to test from home with Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor, or to access course materials.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
In the event of unforeseen campus closure, lab hours may be assigned through virtual means, which may required additional costs to students of up to $150.
You are required to complete 45 hours of skills lab in addition to classroom instruction.
61880 NSG 106-15L 2
 M     
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
Enrolling in this Lab automatically registers students in NSG 106-11 Lecture.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
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