Nursing Unit Clerk Citation

Part-time Start date: Please contact Continuing Education Fees, entire program: $4,200 405 hours Prince George campus (Continuing Education) Careers This program prepares you for work as a nursing unit clerk (NUC) in local hospitals, or upgrades the skills of those currently employed as nursing unit clerks. Many graduates from the program are hired immediately, on a casual basis at University Hospital of Northern BC and then apply and bid on other NUC positions. In addition, many move on to other opportunities in the work environment if they meet the posted qualications. A certicate is a prerequisite for employment as an NUC at most regional hospitals throughout British Columbia. Admission requirements 1. Successful completion of English 11, English 045 or equivalent. 2. Successful completion of CNCs Medical Terminology course or approved equivalent. 3. Proof of application for a criminal record search. 4. Appropriate immunization, as established by Northern Health, before starting the practicum. 5. Keyboarding skills of 35 wpm. As well, familiarity with the Windows environment is recommended. CENR 174 CENR 175 CENR 176 CENR 177 CENR 178 CENR 179 Program outline CENR 170 CENR 171 CENR 172 CENR 173 Communication Skills for the Nursing Unit Clerk Patient Chart Records Admission, Discharge, and Transfers Pharmacology and Medication Orders I Pharmacology and Medication Orders II Laboratory Orders Diagnostic Orders Surgical Orders Therapeutic Orders Nursing Unit Clerk Practicum

Important dates Please contact Continuing Education.

Revised: 10.08.11

www.cnc.bc.ca

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