Communication skills, basic medication calculation, medication administration and basic computer skills are also learned. A basic introduction to the practical nurse's role in health care and its accompanying legal and ethical roles are explored. The student practical nurse will recognize and apply the principles of human relationships and resultant behavior to the discipline. In this class normal human growth and development from prenatal through geriatrics is explored. Physical, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual issues unique to each age are identified.
Students study drug therapy.
Skills in mathematics for computing dosage are strengthened, principles for administration of medications, and legal responsibilities of practical nurses administering medications are utilized. Students study medications and administer medications to patients as allowed by the Florida Nurse Practice Act. In this class the student explores the concept of health as it relates to the individual, the family and the community. The well-illness continuum is discussed. Principles of microbiology and contagious diseases are explored.