VOC NUR 001 - Foundations of Nursing - Units 8.5

Prerequisites: BIOL-031 Human Anatomy or BIOL-033 Anatomy & Physiology and H S-036 Medical Terminology and Speech and H S-019 Human Development or FCS-019 Human Development and PSYCH-001 Introduction to Psychology each with a grade of "C" or better.

Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program.

This course is an introduction to the nursing profession with an emphasis on the development of a firm foundation of knowledge that will enable the student to provide safe and effective care and promote lifelong learning. The basic concepts of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and pharmacology are integrated throughout the course with a concentration in nursing application. Fundamental health care issues and trends along with collaborative roles of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant will also be examined. The conceptual framework of Wholism, the utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking skills are presented which will be used by the students in the identification and management of patient/client needs of the geriatric population. (CSU)