Course Description
This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
6
Name
Classroom Hours
Code
CLASS
Contact Hours
3
Load
3
Name
Clinical Hours
Code
CLINC
Contact Hours
3
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3
Name
Lab/Shop Hours
Code
LAB
Contact Hours
4
Load
4