Nursing Fundamentals Clinical/ADN Transition

Permission Required:

Yes

Distribution:

Nursing Practice and Theory

Corequisite Narrative:

NUR1006

Credits:

3.00 Credits

Course Description:

This course is required for paramedic entering the ADN Transition program. This course validates and expands on knowledge and skills obtained in previous health-care and general education courses. The nursing process is introduced and used as an approach to nursing care in the clinical setting with emphasis on assessment of basic human needs relating to oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, comfort and safety, security and mobility. The roles of the nurse as provider of care, communicator, teacher, manager and member of profession are introduced for clinical application and evaluation. This course consists of 30 lab and 90 clinical hours. Additional laboratory hours may be required.