PRNU 103 - Essential Nursing Skills

2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Concurrent theory, skills lab, and clinical experience that focus on basic nursing skills to meet the psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client in nursing homes/long-term care facilities and home care. This course introduces the normal aging process including biological changes and health maintenance throughout the life cycle. Universal precautions and basic infection control will be introduced. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines are presented. Prerequisite(s): PRNU 101 and permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): Co-requisites: DMPT 101 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 254. Course/Lab Fee $150