Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is the second required course in the Vocational Nursing Program. The emphasis of this course is on the application of the nursing process in acute care settings. Theory content includes care of patients with common medical-surgical problems with adaptation to address all age groups. The student develops competence in the administration of medications and varied therapeutic skills to assigned patients with safety and increasing confidence. Assignments include practice in the Clinical Skills Laboratory and medical, surgical, and orthopedic areas in acute care settings. Students may be assigned to optional areas such as operating rooms and recovery rooms for follow- through experience with their assigned surgical patients and in an ambulatory center. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.Usually HeldMon Tue Fri, Wed Thu 10:30am–12:20pm, Wed Thu 8:00am–10:00am 