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:
- Ben Franklin Secondary Application
- Interview with instructor
- 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.
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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Estimated Cost:
Students must provide the school-approved uniform and provide their own transportation to the clinical experience.
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