NRST 1510 Nursing Assistant
This course uses a blended delivery format that combines online learning with required meetings in a lab setting followed by 36 hours of direct care clinical. The student is introduced to the theory, principles, and skills necessary to provide patient-centered care as a nursing assistant in healthcare settings. Topics include scope of practice, patient rights, communication strategies, infection control, patient safety, and basic nursing skills. Upon satisfactory completion, the student is eligible to take the state competency examination for certification as a nursing assistant. (3 lect., 36 clinical hours)
Major Topics
- Introduction to Nursing Assisting
- Delegation
- Scope of Practice
- Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
- Ethical and Legal Issues
- Basic Human Needs and Communication
- Infection and Infection Control
- Safety and Mobility
- Musculoskeletal System
- Measuring and Recording Vital Signs, Height, and Weight
- Patient Care and Comfort
- Urinary System
- Principles of Nutrition and Fluid Balance
- Basic Life Support Training and Certification
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Provide safe care as an entry-level nursing assistant that includes infection prevention and control measures.
2. Report changes and abnormal findings to the nurse or healthcare provider.
3. Utilize effective communication with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional team.
4. Provide considerate and respectful care to patients under the guidance of a nurse.
5. Demonstrate professionalism by following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and practice within the scope mandated by Wyoming State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations.
6. Apply basic restorative and rehabilitative interventions aimed at promoting health.