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Foundations of Nursing
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Do you want to help sick and injured people? If so, then a career in nursing may suit you. From assessment to diagnosis, a nurse's critical labour can mean the difference between life and death. This nursing course helps you develop the necessary skills and abilities required to excel in nursing, feel fulfilled in your personal and professional life and constantly have the chance to advance both. Sign up to learn the fundamentals of nursing.
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Foundations of Nursing
This free online course teaches you the values, roles, functions and processes used by nurses to perform their duties.
Do you want to help sick and injured people? If so, then a career in nursing may suit you. From assessment to diagnosis, a nurse's critical labour can mean the difference between life and death. This nursing course helps you develop the necessary skills and abilities required to excel in nursing, feel fulfilled in your personal and professional life and constantly have the chance to advance both. Sign up to learn the fundamentals of nursing.
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Module 1
6 Lessons
Introduction to Nursing
This module will help you get a basic understanding of the issues underlying the care of patients. You will discover nursing care planning and procedures and nurses' different roles and responsibilities. Also, you will learn about common medical conditions and perform a comprehensive physical examination.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Nursing
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3.Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
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4.Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
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5.Geriatric, Maternal and Child Health Nursing
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6.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
5 Lessons
Nursing Practice
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Module 3
1 Lessons
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