This course initiates the first transition of the novice student from the skills lab to a hands-on patient care assignment. Teaching and learning needs of patients are identified and students implement teaching at their appropriate knowledge level. Medication administration of oral, topical, suppositories is introduced. Body systems of oxygenation, circulation/perfusion, fluid and electrolytes, bowel and urinary elimination, rest and sleep continue to be discussed with corresponding physical assessment and nursing care needs practiced in the acute care setting. At the conclusion of the semester, the student will be able to provide comprehensive care, physical assessment, medication administration, mobility, and comprehensive medical record documentation for an assigned patient. An emphasis on SBAR for communication with primary nurses will be continued. The student must successfully complete this course with a final grade of C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Campus lectures and nursing skills laboratories will be required and can be assigned during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee, and course fee are included in the students tuition. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 1200. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 1210 or BIOL 2020 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 1200 and NURS 1400. Lab fee. Course fee.
Semester Offered
Fall