This course is an introduction to nursing care. Topics include utilizing the nursing process, performing assessment/data collection and providing patient education. Principles and skills of nursing practice, documentation, and an introduction to physical assessment/data collection are taught. Special topics covering the care of the geriatric patient, the dying patient, the oncology patient, the pre/post operative patient, and the management of pain are included in the course. Emphasis will be given to the practical nursing student developing critical thinking skills, demonstrating professionalism by maintaining confidentiality, recognizing legal/ethical responsibilities, acting as a patient advocate, maintaining positive patient/colleague relationships, and by implementing appropriate standards of care.
- Teacher: Sharla Lee