This course will focus on advanced nursing assistant skills. Topics will include the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant in relation to measuring vital signs, assisting the patient with nutrition, fluid balance and elimination; special procedures, such as application of bandages and binders, admission and discharge and post mortem care. Student will learn how to care for patients with common medical-surgical conditions, Alzheimers Disease and related dementias. This course includes clinical experience in a subacute health care setting.

Prerequisite: NRS 101

4 Semester hour(s)

3 lec, 2 lab/week