General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. This is a WECM course number. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.
Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Courses may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Focus is on the care of pediatric clients. A clinical rotation focused on transition to the role of the vocational nurse is also included. This is a WECM course number. Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse.