Course Description: Fundamental knowledge of the aging process with emphasis on meeting the physical needs requirements of geriatric residents of health care facilities including ethics, communication, normal and aging body system functions, nutrition, diseases, observation skills, documentation, personal care skills and their adequate performance.
Course Notes: Students must pass both theory and clinical portions; meets state requirements for Certified Nurse Aide state exam; 105 clock hours
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.50
Section Notes: Students must pass both theory and clinical portions; meets state requirements for Certified Nurse Aide state exam; 105 clock hoursSection Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.50
Section Notes: Students must pass both theory and clinical portions; meets state requirements for Certified Nurse Aide state exam; 105 clock hours
Course Description: Basic training in phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, and anatomy/physiology of vascular system, emphasizing basic skills, techniques and equipment used in phlebotomy; patient contact and medical/legal issues.
Course Notes: There are no clinicals offered in this class.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: Upon completion of this course and the clinical component, students with the expanded number of clinical hours are eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
Course Description: Fundamental elements necessary for student to recognize and react to cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants; instruction and practice for skill acquisition in CPR, AED, rescue breathing, bag-valve mask use and relief of choking. Information in basic cardiac function and risk factors related to cardiac emergencies. Identification of potential scene and personal safety risks and precautions.
Course Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: FT RILEY CNA STUDENTS ONLY. Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at BLS level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.
Course Description: An introduction to practical nursing and the roles of the practical nurse as well as profession and client related concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and an introduction to the nursing process provides a framework for decision making.
Course Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: The evolving role of the practical nurse in the health-care system. Essential techniques for success as a practical nursing student.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in acid-base balance, cognition and sensation, mobility, elimination, immunity and hematology, and reproduction. Principles related to emergency preparedness are also addressed.
Course Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
Course Description: An introduction to the skills required to practice nursing. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and the student is given the opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a clinical laboratory setting. Students are also given an opportunity to practice application of the nursing process to client-related situations.
Course Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients with common medical/surgical health alterations. The clinical laboratory experience provides the student an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts from Nursing Care of Adults II and implement safe client care in selected settings. Students are given the opportunity to practice leadership skills while managing a caseload of clients.
Course Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full-time program and Summer semester for the part-time program.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full-time program and Summer semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, children, and adolescents. Students are given the opportunity to observe the uncomplicated birth process and practice postpartum care as well as care of the newborn in the clinical laboratory setting. Common pediatric diseases and the growth and development process is the focus of child-related clinical laboratory experiences.
Course Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
Course Description: An introduction to the principles of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on nursing care related to safe calculation and administration of medications to clients across the life span.
Course Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.