NURS 9 - Long Term Care Nurse Aide

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

60 hours lecture, 36 hours lab and 54 hours clinical for a total of 150 hours. 10 hours of lecture and 6 hours of lab per week for 6 weeks, and 18 hours clinical per week for 3 weeks. Class may be offered on a different schedule. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Long Term Care Nurse Aide program. Specific health requirements, current one rescuer CPR and First Aid Certification, medical liability insurance Comment: NURS 9 may not be audited. NURS 9 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students must pass the lecture portion with a 70% or higher and attain a "Pass" in the clinical portion in order to earn the Certificate of Competence for Long Term Care Nurse Aide. Health requirements, First Aid, CPR and liability insurance are required before registration. A criminal background check is required by the healthcare agency prior to the start of clinical experiences. Some agencies also require drug testing. The agency reserves the right to set the standards of participation for students based on this screening. Students must have uniforms, a watch and duty shoes for clinical and need to bring supplies such as a thermometer and sheets to specific labs. NURS 9 is a 150 hour course that prepares entry level nurse aides to provide basic nursing care to the elderly, ill, and disabled in the long term care, subacute and home health settings. Students learn to give basic personal care, communicate with patients and staff, respect resident rights and provide physical and emotional support. Graduates are eligible to take the State of Hawai'i Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation Exam. Upon successful completion of NURS 9, the student should be able to: Describe the health care delivery system in Hawai'i with special emphasis on agencies that care for the aged. Demonstrate desirable attitudes and behaviors of the nurse aide under the supervision of the RN, LPN or MD. Discuss the physical, psychological, cultural and social services needs of the patient/resident with an emphasis on the aged and cognitively impaired. Perform within the legal limits of the nurse aide and promote patient/resident rights, confidentiality and the prevention of abuse. Assist in maintaining a safe and restful patient care environment including infection control. Use effective communication skills to interact with the patient/resident, family, peers and staff. Perform basic patient care safely. Assist the patient/resident to meet nutritional needs as required or ordered. Make relevant observations and report and record them accurately and in a timely manner. Identify the body systems and the major organs, common diseases, medical terminology and observations to report and record for each system. Discuss adaptations to basic skills and the role of the nurse aide in restorative care, home care and subacute care. Discuss the needs and care of the terminally ill. Perform selected therapeutic skills and procedures safely. Discuss career opportunities for the nurse aide.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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