NUR 1006L Nursing Fundamentals Clinical/ADN Transition

This course is required for a paramedic entering the ADN Transition program. This course validates and expands on knowledge and skills obtained in previous health-care and general education courses. The nursing process is introduced and used as an approach to nursing care in the clinical setting with emphasis on assessment of basic human needs relating to oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, comfort and safety, security and mobility. The roles of the nurse as provider of care, communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession are introduced for clinical application and evaluation.