NA 1612 - Long-Term Care Nursing

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Subject:

Description:

This course helps students learn the roles and responsibilities of the nursing assistant working in long-term care. Information about residents' and clients' rights, pertinent laws and ethical issues will be introduced. Concepts of basic human needs, basic nursing and personal care skills, mental health and social needs, and restorative services will be addressed. The skills are performed in a supervised laboratory and long-term care setting. Successful completion of this course requires comprehension of written material. Students must be able to sufficiently bear or lift weight to accomplish common nursing activities such as moving and lifting patients and moving heavy equipment like hospital beds and metal carts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ridgewater.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(800) 722-1151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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