Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR156AB   19996-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
NUR156AB 19996-20032 LAB 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Nurse Assisting Lab: Acute Care
Demonstration of nurse assisting behaviors, role, and basic care skills for clients with alterations in health. Special needs of these clients are emphasized. Prerequisites NUR156.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR156AB   19996-20032 Nurse Assisting Lab: Acute Care
1. Demonstrate the role of the nurse assistant when caring for elder clients. (I)
2. Demonstrate professional/therapeutic communication skills when giving care to elder clients. (II)
3. Communicate common signs and symptoms of diseases common to elder clients. (III)
4. Demonstrate skills necessary to ensure a safe environment. (IV)
5. Demonstrate basic nurse assisting skills appropriate to long- term settings. (V)
6. Demonstrate basic skills to care for elder clients in emergency situations. (V)
7. Demonstrate the special care needs for the elder client. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NUR156AB   19996-20032 Nurse Assisting Lab: Acute Care
    I. Nurse Assisting Role in Long-Term Care Facilities
        A. Role and responsibilities
        B. Scope of practice
        C. Codes of conduct - Legal and ethical
        D. Application of the nursing process
        E. Plans of care
        F. Caring and cultural sensitivity for the elder client
      II. Application of Therapeutic Communication Skills
          A. Application of therapeutic communication skills for elder client and families
          B. Teaching opportunities with elder clients
        III. Recording and Reporting
            A. Observation skills
            B. Documentation skills
            C. Communication with other staff members/team
          IV. Safe Care and Environment
              A. Demonstration of skills to ensure infection control
              B. Demonstration of skills to protect the environment, patient, and self
              C. Measures to deal with client exposure and incidents
              D. Demonstration of client safety and mobility skills
            V. Demonstration of Basic Nurse Assisting Skills for Elder Clients
                A. Nursing skills for the elder client
                B. Demonstration
              VI. Special Care Needs and Emergency Procedures for the Elder Clients
                  A. Special needs
                  B. Emergency procedures
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