Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

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In this course, students use the nursing process in the role of the practical nurse to assess, plan, implement, and begin to evaluate the care of an older adult client based on established nursing diagnoses, nursing protocols, and assessment and evaluation data. The core concepts of safety, caring, teamwork and collaboration are woven throughout the course. Course includes 45 lecture hours, 30 laboratory hours, and 90 clinical hours. Usually offered in the spring semester. Course fee.