NRSA 1211 - Nursing Fundamentals

3 Credits Hour(s)
2 Lecture Clock Hour(s)
2 Lab Clock Hour(s)
Credit Summary: (3-2-2-0)

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Nurse Assistant program
Theory (42hrs) and supervised skills lab (30hrs) experiences that focus on providing basic nursing skills to meet the physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of residents in long term care facilities. Infection control information and skills are presented as part of this course. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines are presented as application of the nursing process in the management of residents with health alterations. Theory instruction will be offered via traditional face-to-face. Skills lab demonstration and practice will include face-to-face experiences under the instruction and supervision of a Fletcher approved instructor.

CIP Code: 513902