NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I

Class: 3 Lab: 4 Clinical: 3 Work: 0 Credits: 6

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Nurse Aide program
Corequisite(s): None
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.