Course ID
104335
Topic ID
0
Academic Term
Section
8022
Minimum Units (Decimal)
6.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
6.00
Description
This course provides knowledge and skills necessary to assist the professional nurse in direct patient care, undertaking those tasks which are supportive to the care of the patient in various health-care settings. Students are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant. Emphasis is placed on acquiring proficiency in direct and indirect care to patients, as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing's Scope of Practice. The lab/clinical portion of this course includes selected skills that students have to perform. After satisfactory completion of this course, students are eligible to take the State exam and after passing that exam can become "Certified" Nursing Assistants.
Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
130
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Late Start Only
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
See course notes or contact department for details about meeting times/locations.
Department Phone
850-4054
Prerequisites (For Filter)
MANDATORY STEPS OF ENROLLMENT: Background check, Drug Test, HCP CPR card, Major Medical Insurance and Immunizations.
Class Subject Abbr
NURS