PVN103 : H: Foundations of Nursing Skills Laboratory

Students practice basic nursing principles related to the daily needs of clients. Safety is introduced. The nursing process is integrated with an emphasis on all components using standardized nursing language. Nursing skills included are assessment of vital signs, bed/bath of the client, skin care, standard precautions, asepsis, basic care procedures, and ADL support skills. Documentation is emphasized and students are introduced to client teaching. Students are introduced to computers and the Windows environment. Students are given the skills necessary for Basic Life Support certification (CPR).