Meets the state's legal requirements for nursing assistant education. NURS 102 Fundamentals of Nursing II 5 credits Introduces the theoretical framework of the Nursing Program and the nursing process, focusing on techniques of gathering health assessment data and organizing it into a nursing plan of care that considers biophysical and psychosocial structures and functions and incorporates cultural, ethnic and international differences. Focuses on health maintenance and promotion particularly in the long-term care setting. Patient teaching and illness prevention factors are addressed. Includes pharmacology, family organization concepts, and pediatric and mental health concepts.
Clinical disorders focus on the endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
Application of the nursing process is emphasized. NURS 101 or equivalent and NURS 102 . 104 Basic Nursing II 10 credits Focuses on hospital care and illness care of moderately complex patients. Focus is on surgical experiences and invasive procedures. Surgical concepts and fluid and electrolyte balance are considered.