The course introduces the students to nursing as a profession. This course is an introduction to nursing using the nursing process and the program s framework as a foundation to provide care to adult and geriatric clients. Principles of communication, nurse-client relationships and interpersonal skills are utilized. Basic nursing procedures, calculation of dosages and medication administration, client teaching, the concepts of aging, cultural diversity, sexuality, ethical and legal issues are included. This course focuses on the care of adults and their families in health and illness in a variety of settings.
Nursing care is implemented through utilization of the nursing process.
Vocational nursing candidates may take this course prior to the first semester of the Vocational Nursing Program. Vocational nursing students must have successfully completed all prerequisite courses with a C grade or better. The development and implementation of nutrition care plans and appropriate menu modifications for individual conditions are emphasized. Drug groups and their effects on body systems, procedures and skills in performing intravenous therapy and medications administration are included. Safety and legal issues, client education and documentation are strongly emphasized.