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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-17-2003 |
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NUR156
2003 Fall – 2011 Fall |
LEC
2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load Occ |
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Nurse
Assisting |
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Role of the nursing assistant for clients across the
wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice.
Introduction to problem solving process specific to meeting the basic and
holistic needs of clients. Professional communication skills essential for
the nursing assistant. Nursing interventions to ensure the needs and safety
of the client. Specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in
behavior of the client. Principles of nutrition and fluid balance. Special
needs of the elder client in the acute and long-term care settings. Basic
emergency care skills and procedures. Prerequisites
or Corequisites:
[HCC130 or (HCC130AA, HCC130AB, HCC130AC, HCC130AD, HCC130AE, and HCC130AF)]
and HCC145AA, or equivalent. Corequisites:
NUR157. |
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Course
Note:NUR156
and NUR157 must be successfully completed concurrently to meet program
requirements. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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NUR156 2003
Fall – 2011 Fall |
Nurse Assisting |
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Describe the role of the nurse assistant in caring for
elder clients and those with alterations in health. (I) |
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse
assistant related to ethical and legal standards of the profession. (II) |
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Use simple problem solving skills when giving care to
elderly clients and clients with alterations in health. (III) |
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4.
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Describe professional communication skills specific to the
nurse assistant as a member of the health care team. (IV) |
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5.
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Describe select nurse assisting interventions designed to
meet the holistic needs of clients. (V) |
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Describe basic nurse assisting skills to ensure a safe
environment and personal safety for the client. (VI) |
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Describe
specific caring behaviors that are important when caring for clients and
communicating with members of the health care team. (VII) |
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Describe the signs and symptoms of specific diseases,
conditions and alterations in client behavior. (VIII) |
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Apply the principles of nutrition and fluid balance to
client care. (IX) |
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Describe the special care needs of elder clients in the
acute and long term care settings. (X) |
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11.
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Describe the basic skills and procedures needed for
clients in emergency situations. (XI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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NUR156 2003
Fall – 2011 Fall |
Nurse Assisting |
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I. Role of the Nurse
Assistant A. Nursing process and role
of nurse assistant B. Basic problem solving
skills and planning of care C. Observation and
reporting D. Elements of the client
record and documentation E. Principles of patient
teaching F. Steps in discharge
planning II. Roles and
Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant A. Role and
responsibilities B. Scope of practice C. Credentialing D. Ethical and legal
considerations III. Problem Solving Skills
A. Implementing the nursing
care plan B. Observing and reporting C. Principles of growth and
development D. Care of the client with
health alterations E. Care of the elderly
client F. Care of the client with
mental health disorders IV. Professional
Communication Skills A. Professional
relationships B. Therapeutic
relationships C. Communicating with the
health care team V. Holism A. Cultural sensitivity B. Spiritual needs C. Social needs D. Physical needs VI. Safety A. Principles of
environmental safety B. Client safety and
mobility C. Infection control D. Principles of personal
safety E. Home care VII. Caring A. Principles of caring B. Empathy C. Sensitivity D. Respect for clients E. Respect for members of
the health care team VIII. Signs and Symptoms of
Common Diseases and Conditions A. Respiratory system B. Cardiovascular system C. Musculoskeletal system D. Nervous system E. Endocrine system F. Integumentary
system G. Gastrointestinal system H. Urinary system I. Reproductive system IX. Principles of Nutrition
and Fluid Balance A. Normal nutrition B. Essential nutrients C. Special diets D. Supplements E. Fluid Balance X. Special Care Needs of
Elder Clients A. Aging process B. Adaptations needed for
elder client care C. Grief and loss D. Emotional and spiritual
needs of dying clients and their families XI. Emergency Situations A. Guideline for responding
to emergencies B. Dealing with emergencies
C. First aid procedures D. Cardiac arrest |
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