VNSG 1571 - Concept-Based Skills II

Credits: 5
A continued study using a conceptual approach for intermediate and advanced nursing skills in patient-centered care. Focus on performance and understanding rationales for skill techniques when providing nursing care, IV therapy, phlebotomy skills, obtaining a 12 lead EKG, basic EKG interpretation, usage of AED, colostomy care, tracheostomy care and suction, ambu bag, oxygenation, urinary catheterization, maintenance of nephrostomy tubes, wound dressings, wound vacs, chest tube pleurovac, mechanical ventilation, identifying/ reporting outcomes, patient education, hygiene and sterile technique. Previous mastered skills will also be demonstrated by students to insure continued skill proficiency. Competent, safe skill mastery is determined by written testing and individual skill evaluations in lab.
Prerequisite BIOL 2404, VNSG 1261, VNSG 1270, VNSG 1570, and VNSG 1577.
Corequisite VNSG 1262, VNSG 1271, and VNSG 1578.
Type of Course WECM