NS M01

Part 1: Provides the theoretical concepts of patient-centered, evidence-based, fundamental nursing care of adult and geriatric patients using the nursing process related to health promotion and self-care deviations in common and emerging healthcare settings. Presents the foundations of nursing practice and the nursing process, legal and ethical frameworks, diversity, head-to-toe assessment and documentation addressing all body systems for the adult and geriatric client, theoretical concepts of skills associated with activities of daily living, maintenance of a safe environment, and growth and nutrition. Part 2: Provides the theoretical concepts of patient-centered, evidence-based beginning medical-surgical nursing care of adults using the nursing process related to health promotion and self-care deviations in common and emerging healthcare settings. Presents the concept of care pertaining to medication administration, the perioperative period, comfort, pain, diabetes mellitus, and care of patients with basic health deviations of the cardiovascular system, and health deviations of the musculoskeletal system. Corequisites: NS M01L. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Moorpark College Nursing Program. Criminal background clearance; Drug and alcohol clearance; Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases; No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; Current negative TB test or chest x-ray; Physical examination demonstrating general good health; No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. CPR BLS Provider card from American Heart Association only. Los Angeles City Hospital Fire and Life Safety card. Current health insurance. Current student nurse liability insurance. Social security number.