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Adult Education Introduction to Nursing 1
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This course introduces students to the field of nursing. In the first semester students will learn about the history and evolution of nursing, education and licensure requirements, career path options, and nursing responsibilities. Students will also focus on foundational information such as basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, first aid, and disease prevention. In semester two students will examine various nursing theories, as well as focus on the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will also learn about professional and legal standards and ethics. Additional skills of communication, teaching, time and stress management, patient safety, and crisis management will be included.
During this course, you will learn career-related skills and earn a badge for this accomplishment. A badge is a digital certification of your career-related learning that you can share on social media or with higher education platforms, colleges, potential employers, peers, and colleagues. Select this link to learn more about badges.
Cost: Students purchase 28 days of access for $105. Students may work as quickly through the content as they wish. Every 28 days, students may purchase an additional 28 days of access for an additional $105.
Major Topics and Concepts
- Intro to Nursing
- Overview of Nursing
- History & Evolution of Nursing
- Career Opportunities
- Education & Terminology
- Education & Licensure
- Medical Terminology
- Equipment, Tests, & Procedures
- Anatomy Basics
- Musculoskeletal & Digestive Systems
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Nervous & Respiratory System
- Disease & Drugs
- Basic Health Care Practices
- Illness & Injury
- Basic Pharmacology
- Nursing Tasks & Responsibilities
- Providing Care
- Management & Administrative Duties
- Special Considerations
Competencies
Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic functions of a nurse by researching and identifying the skills needed to be a successful nurse, the characteristics of a successful nurse as well as the many career options afforded through nursing.
Nursing Terminology, Equipment and Procedures
Students will demonstrate an understanding of common medical terminologies and equipment, tests and procedures used in nursing by researching and illustrating how they support and enhance the daily practice of a nursing.
Anatomy Basics
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major systems within the human body by analyzing the basic anatomical features, principle functions, and role the system plays within the human body.
Disease, Illness & Pharmacology
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic illnesses, injuries and diseases along with treatment by researching preventative and health promoting strategies as well as physical and pharmaceutical treatment.
