VET 103 - Introduction to Nursing and Surgical Procedures

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

Provides an orientation to nursing care and surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on care of patient and equipment, examination room procedures, anesthesia and pharmacology, and procedures in the surgery room. Topics include: general nursing care of patient; general care of equipment; aseptic technique; surgery room procedures; groups of drugs; drug distribution, administration and routing; inventory control and drug laws; and weights, measures, and the metric system. Field trips to satisfy competencies may be arranged and occur on days other than scheduled class times. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (Su)

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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