As the name implies, this is an introductory course that'll give you a glimpse into the world of nursing. Within the theory portion of this class you'll learn about the procedures and concepts that govern the modern nursing world, including an overview of the adult patient, the role of a nurse as both teacher and student and cultural factors that will affect your job. During the skills phase you'll begin learning about the physical demands of being a nurse, including how to hone your motor skills for the job.
This class will explore nutritional science, including nutritional requirements and guidelines for the prevention of illness and the promotion of health. You'll learn about the special nutritional demands of the elderly, pregnant women and children, including proper meal planning. It also covers patient dietary needs based on religious, psychological and economic factors.
This is a lecture class where you'll see how disease interrupts the body's functions and structure. You'll learn about the signs and symptoms of a disease, how diseases are detected in the laboratory and what type of immune response you can expect from the body. Your role as a nurse in this process will also be covered.
This is a two-part course consisting of a lecture and a lab component. During the lecture you'll learn how illness affects the biological, psychological and social aspects of a child patient. For the lab you'll gain experience working with children and their families in a clinical situation. This allows you to transfer your book knowledge to a real-life setting.