LPNU 117L - Geriatrics Clinical Lab

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

License Practical Nursing

Description:

This supervised clinical laboratory course focuses on building competency in the utilization of nursing skills to provide care to the elderly patient. Students deliver nursing care in long-term care facilities to small groups of patients. Critical thinking and the nursing process are used to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care focusing on adapting care to meet the physical, social, and psychological needs of assigned patient groups. Students are also introduced to team leading within the extended care facility. To provide meaningful clinical supervision and learning, a ratio of 1 instructor to no more than 10 students is maintained.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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