Intro to Nursing 1 & 2

Grades: 11, 12

Credit: two

Course Codes: 835526 and 835626

Prerequisite: Exploring the Language of Medicine is recommended but not required. Exploring the Language of Medicine may also be taken through Online Campus.

This is a two-part, full-year course. Students must register for both Introduction to Nursing 1 & 2 for the complete course.

Intro to Nursing 1 Course Description:

This is part one (fall semester) of a two-part, full-year course. Students must also register for part two, Introduction to Nursing 2 for the spring semester. Introduction to Nursing 1 emphasizes the study of nursing occupations as related to the healthcare system. Students study normal growth and development, simple body structure and function, medical terminology and are introduced to concepts of infection prevention and disease processes. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a healthcare facility may be available as a part of the course. Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in physicians' offices or clinics. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program and grant supporting the HMS program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events. This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. Some healthcare facilities that accept federal funding (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) may require criminal background checks and drug screens for students participating in a clinical experience. An updated immunization record will be required prior to the student participating in the clinical experience.

Intro to Nursing 2 Course Description:

This is part two (spring semester) of a two-part, full-year course. Course content progresses from Introduction to Nursing I and emphasizes advanced skill training and admission and discharge procedures. Students build on knowledge of diseases and body systems as related to advanced clinical care of the acute medical-surgical patient, the chronically ill, and the elderly. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a healthcare facility may be available as a part of the course.Students must purchase uniforms and liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. Students successfully completing an optional clinical rotation may be eligible to sit for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in assisted living facilities, physicians' offices or clinics. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program and grant supporting the HMS program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events. This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. Some healthcare facilities that accept federal funding (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) may require criminal background checks and drug screens for students participating in a clinical experience. An updated immunization record will be required prior to the student participating in the clinical experience.

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Course Topics:

• Vital Signs
• First Aid
• Healthcare Provider CPR and AED
• Characteristics and personal qualities of a healthcare worker
• Controlling infection
• Healthcare and medical conditions
• Legal and ethical issues
• Environment and patient/caregiver safety
• Mobility and assisting with ambulation
• Assisting with daily activities of living
• Caring for patients with compassion and understanding of their emotional/social needs

Career Pathways:

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Nursing