NAS-101 Nurse Aide I

This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 4.00 Clinical Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 6.00