Description
This lab course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills required to safely and effectively care for patients in today?s healthcare environment. The focus of this course is the development of fundamental skills that incorporates information on anatomy and physiology, microbiology, geriatric nursing, and basic concepts of clinical judgment related to the nursing process. This course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs and the skills necessary for maintaining microbial, physical, and psychological safety along with skills needed in therapeutic interventions. PREREQUISITES: CURRENT CNA CERTIFICATION or A ?C? OR BETTER IN HC 124 AND HC 126 and COMPLETION OF ALL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES. COREQUISITE: NRS 105. GRADE REQUIREMENT: A MINIMUM GRADE OF ?C? MUST BE EARNED IN THIS COURSE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO GRADUATE FROM THE NURSING PROGRAM OR PROGRESS INTO COURSES THAT REQUIRE THIS COURSE AS A PREREQUISITE.