Critical nursing skills related to these content areas are validated in both laboratory simulations and clinical experiences. The content is organized around the developmental stages, from infancy to old age, and the systems approach. The focus of this course is on normal findings along with basic information about common and important abnormal findings. In addition to intraoperative behaviors used by the operating room nurse, those unique to the first assistant include handling tissue, using instruments, suturing, and providing hemostasis. The intent of this course is to provide capable nurse assistants when physicians are not available.
Students gain clinical experience in oncology care, acute care, and geriatric care.
Students develop insight about the effects of an aging population as it relates to health care delivery systems. Emergency room and critical care experiences are also included in the clinical rotation. 202, completion of or concurrent enrollment in Socio. The course presents concepts and issues pertinent to the effective entry into nursing practice. Students are prepared to perform in their expected role, in regard to leadership, time management, and patient care management.