Students continue to develop the roles of member of the discipline, and political activist. Students' clinical experience is in acute care settings. Nursing principles are utilized as a basis for meeting a patient's needs. Students manage care for larger groups of patients and function as a beginning member of the discipline, within the practical nurse role. The patient population includes patients with musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastric, intestinal, sensory, neuro and cardiovascular conditions and disorders.
Clinical experiences are in both acute and long-term care.
The acute and chronic diseases and disorders of the elderly are discussed. The physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, and psychological needs of healthy elders, as well as persons in long-term care are explored.