NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice

(2 Credits)
Lecture: 0-1 hour Laboratory: 3 - 6 hours Total: 4 - 6 hours per week

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.

An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.

(Course fees do not apply to dual enrollment CTE courses taught at local high schools).

Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , and BIO 141  (or BIO 231  or NAS 161 ).