Practical Nursing Clinical I

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In this course, students will begin implementing the nursing process as a foundation of practical nursing with an emphasis on patient care across the wellness-illness continuum. Students will begin to develop clinical-judgement and communication with patients and interdisciplinary team members in various health care settings. Nursing concepts applied in the clinical setting will include but are not limited to physical assessment of adults, patient care safety, ergonomics, hygiene, documentation, tissue integrity & maintenance, intake and output, specimen collection, and post-mortem care. Dosage calculation and drug administration (oral, topical, rectal) are integrated as well.