A HIGH-SCHOOL-ONLY PROGRAM
STEPHANIE RUCKER, INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Rucker is a Registered Nurse and a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Program Description
This program is designed to provide instruction in curriculum that will be beneficial for students planning a career in nursing. This includes medical terminology and body structures and functions. Students in this program will prepare for a certified nursing assistant certification and gain beneficial knowledge regarding pharmacology. The program will also stress content required to pass the admission tests for nursing programs.
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Content areas:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Disease and Disorders of the Body
- Introduction to Health Care Facilities
- Infection Control
- Medical Asepsis
- Safety
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Nutrition
- Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
- Human Growth and Development
- Basic Human Needs
- Personal Care Skills
- Body Mechanics
- CPR
- Wound Care
- First Aid
- Medical Math
- End of Life Care
- Dementia Care
Entrance Requirements
Program is for juniors or seniors in high schools (students may apply in their sophomore or junior years). Good attendance record. GPA of 2.75 or higher with a minimum grade of "C" in the 10th grade Biology course.
Student Requirements
Purchase of the school approved clinical uniform (scrub set and white shoes). Transportation to the clinical site in the Spring of the second year.
EMAIL INSTRUCTOR
Certificates:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
First Aid Certification
Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA-10 Certification
Stop The Bleed Certification
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Follow Pre-Nursing @ BfNursing
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Estimated Cost
Students must provide the school-approved uniform and provide their own transportation to the clinical experience.