Description
This course includes an introduction to fundamentals of nursing and medical technology. Basic theoretical concepts, nursing and scientific principles that serve as the foundation of the curriculum which is sensitive to a multi-cultural society are also included in course content. Course content include; introduction to basic human needs and nursing care, nursing legalities, values and ethics, introduction to nursing role(s) development, safety, wellness and illness, interpersonal and group communications skills, cultural concepts, physical assessment, computer charting, nursing documentation, nursing process, critical thinking, adult growth and development, and health teaching. Scientific and procedural aspects of the following nursing skills are demonstrated in the Nursing Skills Laboratory; fundamental nursing skills that assist adult clients to meet basic needs, physical assessment, sterile gloving, sterile dressing change and urinary catheterization. Clinical laboratory experience