Nursing Skills Theory IV

Course Code: NCSI1206B

Credits: 4

Course Description: This theory course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in previous nursing skills courses. The learner will be introduced to advanced medical surgical nursing concepts and skills. The learner will study admission, transfer and discharge procedures, peripheral intravenous initiation, central venous access device assessment, phlebotomy, blood and blood products (transfusion protocol), nasogastric tube for decompression, airway management, tracheostomy care, chest tube care, bladder irrigation and assessment of parenteral nutrition. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the nursing process will be emphasized. 

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Note: Please indicate location in the subject line of your email (Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, St. Andrews, Woodstock or Online).

Participants must be at least 16-years old, unless otherwise noted.

Books: For questions about books for online courses, please contact the NBCC Saint John bookstore at 1-506-658-6774 or email SaintJohn.Bookstore@nbcc.ca.  For all other courses, please refer to the associated campus. Prices quoted are approximate. There are no refunds for textbooks or materials.

All prices include HST, where applicable, and are subject to change.

Registration Status

  • Open - Accepting registrations
  • Waitlist - Class is full but there is waitlist availability
  • Pending - Will open for registration & payment 3 months prior to the start date
  • Closed - Registration has closed
  • Full – The class is full and there is no waitlist available
  • Cancelled - The class has been cancelled