PRN 0000C - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 240 hours

Institution:

Rasmussen College-Eagan

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Description:

This course introduces the student to the basic nursing core concepts of health care delivery systems and trends, legal and ethic responsibilities in nursing, the uses of the computer in the health care setting, and a review of basic math and science concepts. The student is prepared to provide basic personal patient care and perform patient care procedures in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Safety measures, emergencies and organization of patient-care assignments are included as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, blood borne diseases including HIV and AIDS, infection control procedures and domestic violence. Health care needs of the geriatric patient are introduced and preoperative and post-operative nursing care is discussed. The grieving process, appropriate verbal, non-verbal and written communications in the performance of nursing functions are covered. Clinical skills are practiced in the nursing lab and the student has the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in clinical setting. Prerequisite: none

Credits:

12.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rasmussen.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 687-9000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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