NAS 101 Nurse Aide I

This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Prerequisite

Take One: DRE 097 or ENG 002

Offered

(F, SP)

Class Hours

3

Lab Hours

4

Clinical Hours

3

Credits

6