NPN 100 - Introduction to Nursing & Health Care System

Institution:

Gateway Community and Technical College

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Description:

Includes a historical overview of current health care including medical economics, ethical and legal parameters, roles and responsibilities of health care team members with an emphasis on reflective nursing practice. Explores medical terminology, therapeutic communication techniques, concepts of health, health assessment, self care and basic needs related to activities of daily living across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing program AND CPR for Health Care Providers certification to be maintained throughout enrollment in the program AND [(NAA 100 or equivalent) within the past three years OR active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry] AND Computer Literacy as defined by KCTCS. Prerequisite or Corequisite: [(BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) with a minimum grade of C in each course] OR Consent of PN Coordinator. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gateway.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 441-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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