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Course Descriptions
NUR153
Development of the Caregiver Role
Development of basic nursing knowledge. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical issues, therapeutic communication techniques, and nursing skills necessary for meeting the basic needs of adult clients including personal care and hygiene, comfort, safety, mobility, rest, nutrition, and asepsis. At the completion of this course, the student will be eligible to sit for the Nurse Aide Exam and obtain related employment in a variety of health care settings. In addition, this course prepares the student for further study at the Practical Nurse level. 7 Credits (4 Lecture - 9 Lab)
Corequisite(s): BIO115 and ENL111. Fall-First 8 Weeks.