VNRS B69L

Foundations for Vocational Nursing Practice Lab

This Vocational Nursing laboratory course focuses on the provider of care role of the vocational nurse in assisting the adult and geriatric patient to meet essential activities of daily living. A beginning knowledge of nursing techniques and medication administration with an understanding of the principles, rationales, and procedures for each technique is emphasized. Using the nursing process as a framework, students will provide basic care for adult and geriatric patients with various uncomplicated diseases and disorders who require nursing intervention to meet basic human needs. Basic communication techniques for the (adult and geriatric) client with mental health disorders are integrated throughout. This clinical course includes experiences primarily in long term care clinical settings.

Units: 6.0

Hours: 324.0