This cour s e is requi r ed f or the par a med i c en t ering the AD N Tran s i t ion pro g ram. This cour s e v al i da t es a n d expands on kno w led g e and ski l ls obt a in e d in pre v ious hea l t h - c are and g eneral edu c a t ion c o ur s e s . Students will build on previous knowledge as well as develop additional psychomotor skills relating to the basic needs of oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, comfort and safety, and mobility. The nursing process is used as a foundational approach to nursing care which assists the student to build upon critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. This course consists of 30 laboratory hours where the students gain competence in psychomotor skills and 90 clinical hours in applying knowledge and skills. A ddition a l la b ora t o r y hours may be required.
Prerequisites: BSC 1085, BSC 1085L, BSC 1086, BSC 1086L, MAC 1105, HUN 2201, MCB 2010, PSY 1012