Rochester Community and Technical College · Courses
PNM
6 courses with the subject PNM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PNM 1200Pharmacology for Practical Nursing3
2 hours lecture/week - 3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This pharmacology course provides concepts of basic pharmacology and methods of calculating drug dosages. Principles and skills related to medication preparation and administration of non- parenteral and parenteral medications emphasized. Medication classification, action and effects discussed. Laboratory performance of non-parenteral and parenteral medications demonstrations prior to clinical administration of medications to patients. (
BIOL 1107 and ENGL 1117) (Other Requirements: Admission to Practical Nursing program)
PNM 1210Success in Nursing1
1 hour lecture/week - Common Course Outline The course is designed to assist the student to develop life management skills that support success in nursing school and future career positions. Emphasis placed on the practical application of topics such as stress, time management, motivation, goal setting, and learning style. The variety of educational and career opportunities and survival tips for a successful nursing education experience discussion. (
PNM 1250Nursing Fundamentals in the Care of the Older Adult7
4 hours lecture/week - 7.5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is designed to provide an overview of the role of the practical nurse. Maslow’s hierarchy of basic human needs, Watson’s Philosophy of Caring, focused nursing assessments and patient data collection are introduced. This course focuses on nursing care of older adults with common medical disorders. Basic technical nursing skills are presented with return demonstration by the student. Clinical and simulation experiences provide further application of theoretical concepts. (
BIOL 1107, ENG 1117) (Other Requirements: This course requires admission to the Practical Nursing program, current CPR (Health Care
PNM 1320Family and Mental Health Concepts6
4 hours lecture/week - 5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces concepts related to mental health, obstetric, and pediatric nursing. Basic principles of mental health well-being and common mental health disorders is introduced. This course also introduces concepts related to contraception, conception, antenatal, labor and delivery and postpartum nursing care as well as common complications. The pediatrics portion includes concepts related to theories of growth and development, congenital disorders, and common pediatric health disorders. Special topics include therapeutic communication, cultural diversity and utilizing standardized evidence-based assessment tools with adults and children in clinical and lab/simulation settings. Clinical experiences occur in in-patient and a variety of out-patient/community settings. (
PNM 1200, PNM 1210, PNM 1250. Satisfactory completion of Semester I requirements in the PN program sequence must be met before enrolling)
PNM 1340Adult Nursing6
4 hours lecture/week - 5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces nursing concepts related to adult health disorders. The fundamental principles presented are concepts of health and illness, pain management, and psychosocial aspects of nursing care. The importance of nursing observations and the implementation of safe and effective nursing actions are emphasized. This course will explore disorders including cancer, integumentary, immune, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, peripheral vascular, genitourinary, reproductive, and renal disorders. This course includes clinical experiences to enhance practical understanding and treatment of disorders in the adult within the LPN scope of practice. This clinical will include the administration of oral, topical, and parental medications. Current CPR (Health Care Provider) certification is required. (
PNM 1200, PNM 1210 and PNM 1250) (Other requirements: Satisfactory completion of Semester I requirements in the PN program sequence must be met before enrolling.)
PNM 1440Integrated Clinical Application4
TOTAL....................................................................................................................39 CREDITS PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Cultivate accountability, integrity, and responsibility for ongoing professional growth in nursing practice as a valid member of the health care team. (Professionalism) • Practice within the ethical and legal framework for the practical nurse. (Professionalism) • Identify the rationale for clinical decisions by integrating evidence based knowledge and practice to the nursing process to provide safe nursing care across the life span. (Critical Thinking) • Develop caring relationships with respect for human dignity and diversity. (Caring) • Collaborate with patient, family, and the health team using evidenced based knowledge and practice to achieve quality patient centered outcomes. (Collaboration) • Safely implement nursing interventions based on the need for health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration, and end of life care within the scope of the practical nurse. (Nursing Intervention) ADDITIONAL NOTES: PURPOSE: The Practical Nursing major is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and home and community based settings. This educational program includes classroom theory, laboratory experience and supervised clinical experience in area hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and community health care agencies. During the last semester of the program, the clinical rotation includes integrated clinical experience where students participate in eight-hour shifts to assist them in making the transition from student role to the role of the graduate practical nurse. A graduate of this program is eligible to apply to take the National Council for Licensing Exam - Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The program is approved by the Minnesota Pg. 182
