Portsmouth General Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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introduction to dCursiny Introduction to Nursing I and II is presented during the first and second semesters of the Freshman year. Each semester is divided into two units with a nursing care study which correlates the clinical experience. Through introduction to Nursing I and II the freshman are introduced to their role in nursing and the basic nursing care of the patient. Eight weeks after admission, through planned clinical experience, the student begins to develop skills in nursing tech- niques. Emphasis is placed on scientific principles taught in the basic sciences as they relate to the general nursing care of the individual patient.

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Ofcf Z) 0 22 in i on As student nurses in our freshman year, we re- ceived a background in the biological and social sciences at Old Dominion College. This is a back- ground upon which we build when we begin our clinical nursing courses and clinical laboratory prac- tice, in giving patient care.

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Jltecficaf — Surjicaf yCursincj The student nurse learns to identify and to meet the nursing needs of adult patients who are undergoing medical and or surgical intervention. Basic concepts in surgical asepsis and inhalation therapy are introduced very early in the course. Through Patient Progressive Care Experiences, observation and clinical practice are further reinforced. Knowledge is gained as to the nurses ' role as a participating member of the health team. Emphasis is placed on principles and tech- niques used in the rehabilitation of patients with long term physical disabilities.