PVN103J : Foundations of Nursing Skills Laboratory

Students practice nursing principles related to meeting the daily needs of clients. The care of the geriatric client is introduced. The nursing process is integrated, with an emphasis on assessment, nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions utilizing standardized nursing language. Nursing skills included are assessment of vital signs, bed and bath of the client, skin care, and standard precautions. Documentation is emphasized in this course, and the student is introduced to computers and the Windows® environment. Basic life support (CPR) is taught to the student.