PRN 0000C - Fundamentals For Practical Nursing

Institution:

College of Central Florida

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Description:

Corequisites: PRN 0020, PRN 0040, PRN 0070 and PRN 0500. Within the role of the practical nurse (PN) and using the nursing principles as the framework, students will apply knowledge and skills needed for basic nursing care of diverse adult patients in long-term and acute care settings. Standard precautions, comfort, a safe environment, as well as therapeutic skills will be included. The student will also demonstrate communication skills, medication calculation, medication administration and basic computer skills. A basic introduction to the practical nurse's role in health care and its accompanying legal and ethical roles, and the PN as a life long learner are explored. The class concludes with preand post-op nursing care.

Credits:

10.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cf.edu

Phone Number:

(352) 873-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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