To provide the opportunity for the review and update of knowledge and skills essential in the practice of nursing.
Special emphasis is given to nursing process.
To identify new trends and developments in the nursing care of medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric and psychiatric clients.
To develop independent self-study and self-evaluation skills as a means of maintaining professional competency.
To promote increased confidence in the mastery of knowledge and skills necessary for reentry into the nursing practice.
To utilize the nursing process, with guidance, to provide nursing assistance for clients in structured care settings.
To carry out medically-prescribed diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative measures within the scope of practical/registered nursing, as applies.
Course Description Course is designed to provide nurses with an opportunity to update their practice in a medical surgical or skilled nursing facility. Credits: 2