Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionbetter; or BIOL 430 and BIOL 431 with grades of "B" or better; AH 110, EDUC 300, NUTRI 300 or NUTRI 480, and PSYC C1000 or PSYC 480 with a grade of "C" or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in these four (4) courses. Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program. This course is an orientation to Vocational Nursing and the role of the Vocational Nurse within the health care team, including historical, ethical, and legal aspects. Theory and practice introduce the nursing process and related concepts of basic human needs, life-cycle development, health-illness continuum, and major health problems related to cardiovascular, respiratory, nutrition-elimination, mobility, hormonal disturbances, and surgical interventions. Fundamental skills and responsibilities involved in patient care, including medication administration, principles of communication, health teaching, cultural diversity, and human Nursing 531 sexuality are included. Emphasis is on assessment of patient needs and basic nursing interventions for adults of all ages.Usually HeldMon Thu 9:00am–12:05pm, Mon Tue Sat