N105: Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences

Note: LPNs are not required to take NC105

Course Length: 6 weeks (approximately 24 hours)

Course Semester Hours: 3SH

Additional Text: none required

This examination tests the student’s ability to apply concepts and principles relevant to the nursing care of patients across the lifespan with common health differences related to nutrition, climination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolyte balance, rest and activity. The examination requires the student to use the nursing process as a framework for critical thinking and clinical decision making. Evidence-based nursing care and standards for nursing practice as well as ethical, legal, and regulatory concerns are addressed. In addition, students are required to apply principles, concepts, and theories from nursing science as well as the natural and social sciences, and the humanities to the practice of nursing.

Exam Fee: $235