NAST 1500 Nurse Aide Acute Care Internship
This course provides students who have completed nurse aide fundamental training with advanced knowledge, skills,
and clinical application necessary for carrying out daily patient care activities in the hospital setting. Emphasis is placed
on recognizing and reporting changes in the physical and cognitive conditions of hospitalized patients and assisting with
specialized care of these patients. Topics include: admissions/discharges/transfers; respiratory changes, airway
management and oxygen administration therapy/safety; neurological changes and seizure precautions; hypo-
/hyperglycemic conditions and testing; IV therapy and central lines; allergic reactions; emergency procedures; pre- and
post-operative care.
Prerequisite
NAST 1100