Nursing Fundamentals Objectives: 1.01 Understand healthcare facilities and organizational structure 1.02 Understand nurse aide range of function as a member of the healthcare team 1.03 Understand residents' rights, advocacy and grievance procedures 2.01 Understand communication and interpersonal skills needed to provide resident care and relate to team members 2.02 Understand nurse aide observations, recording and reporting 2.03 Understand basic human needs and nurse aide guidelines in meeting those needs 2.04 Understand the dying process and needs of the resident nearing the end of life 3.01 Understand infection control within nurse aide range of function 3.02 Understand safety and emergency care skills within nurse aide range of function 4.01 Understand vital signs, height and weight, measurement skills 4.02 Understand the nurse aide's range of function in rehabilitation/restorative and maintenance care 5.01 Understand Nurse Aide I skills needed for resident's hygiene and grooming 5.02 Understand Nurse Aide I skills needed to promote skin integrity 5.03 Understands NA I's role in creating a safe and clean environment that fosters resident independence, contentment, and self-esteem 6.01 Understand NA I skills needed to provide care for resident's nutrition and hydration needs 6.02 Understand NA I skills needed to provide for resident's elimination and urination needs