NURS 103 — Nurse Assistant
Units: 5 Lecture Hours: 80 Lab Hours: 120 Outside Hours: 80 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, not degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: Students are required to obtain a complete physical examination, proof of negative Tuberculosis and Measles- Mumps-Rubella (MMR) and receive a Hepatitis B vaccination prior to Orientation Day. Clear background check of no DUI, misdemeanor, or felony convictions. This course prepares the student to function as an entry-level worker on a health care team in a long-term care facility. The focus is on preparing the student to provide direct care to the patient/resident; to promote comfort measures; and collect, record and report data to licensed personnel. Principles of critical thinking, team building, ethics, caring and cultural sensitivity are integrated throughout the course.