NUA 174 - Acute Nurse Aide Skills

1 Credit Hour(s) • 36 Contact Hours (Clinical)
Prerequisite: NUA 101 or concurrent enrollment, NUA 170 or concurrent enrollment, NUA 171 or concurrent enrollment
Note: Must have current CPR for Health Care Provider (BLS) card, negative TB test or chest X-ray, current immunizations and be 18 years of age.
Grading: S/U only

Explores the role of the acute care nurse aide in communication, safety issues and advanced nurse aide skills. Knowledge will be gained regarding patient findings to report to the nurse and will be proficient in performance of advanced acute care nurse aide skills. Caring for patients going to surgery or for special procedures will be discussed and patient rights in the acute care setting will be explored.