15 courses with the subject PRN, 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.
PRN 0004CPractical Nursing I17.5
This course introduces the student to the basic nursing core concepts of health delivery systems, trends, legal and ethical responsibilities in nursing, computer usage in health care settings, medical terminology and a review of basic math and science concepts. Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse and the responsibilities of the student around these situations are reviewed. The student is prepared to provide basic personal care and to perform patient care procedures in hospitals 323
This course introduces the role of the practical nurse within the healthcare delivery system and emphasizes the development of foundational knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary for safe, patient- centered care. Legal and ethical principles, including the Florida Nurse Practice Act, are explored. The nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are introduced as essential components of care. Concepts of professionalism, accountability, communication, and cultural and spiritual influences on health are presented. Health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention across the lifespan are emphasized. Basic math skills, including metric conversions and non-parenteral medication dosage calculations, are included. Foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and medical terminology is integrated throughout the course. 286
This course provides an integrated study of selected body systems, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal/genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and immune systems, along with hematologic components and common laboratory values, with application to practical nursing care. Reproductive health concepts include physiological changes during pregnancy, fetal development, labor and delivery, and high-risk maternal and newborn conditions. Growth and development across the lifespan are examined, incorporating physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and moral theories and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Principles of pharmacology and safe medication administration are introduced, with continued emphasis on dosage calculations. Medical terminology is integrated throughout the course. In the skills laboratory, students develop focused assessment skills related to the systems studied and demonstrate competency in non- parenteral medication preparation and administration. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and safe patient-centered care within the practical nurse scope of practice.
This course focuses on the practical nurse’s role in providing safe, culturally congruent care to clients with common mental health, behavioral, developmental, and selected complex medical, surgical, and emergency conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on application of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, psychosocial considerations, client safety, privacy, and collaboration within the healthcare team. Concepts related to mental health nursing, end of life and palliative care, and the practical nurse’s responsibilities in various healthcare settings are introduced. Clinical experiences provide exposure to acute care, 287
The principles of pharmacology are introduced, and the student is prepared to administer medications utilizing the six ‘rights’ of medication administration; dosage calculation, routes of administration, proper use and storage of medications, patient observation and documentation are included. This course includes the study of medical, surgical, maternal, newborn, family and pediatric nursing. The student continues to have clinical rotations which expose them to experiences in medical surgical, rehabilitation, long term care, geriatrics, community health, Alzheimer’s & dementia/ger-psych. These rotations, skills lab and didactic material provide the student with information regarding common acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions relating to the body systems including the management, needs and specialized nursing care of patients with these conditions. Principles of nutrition, pharmacology and asepsis are continuous throughout the course. Common alterations in patients with psycho- logical disorders are discussed as well as care of the surgical patient. Clinical experiences in Maternal Health, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Family Health are offered. Normal pregnancy, labor and delivery, the puerperium and the normal newborn are covered as well as common deviations from the normal. The specialized nursing skills, management, needs and nursing care of the mother and infant and family throughout the maternity cycle are emphasized as well as the needs and nursing care of the child who is ill including the administration of medications. Clinical skills are practiced in the nursing lab. Clinical experience in hospital units and simulation lab related to the areas of study allows the student practical application of the knowledge and skills acquired in the skills lab and classroom. The student has the opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills while providing patient care in healthcare settings. Outside work required. (Prerequisite: PRN 0004C)
This course provides a systems-based overview of common conditions affecting the integumentary, musculoskeletal, sensory, neurological, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is placed on risk factors, etiology, clinical manifestations, and basic pathophysiology. Treatment modalities, pharmacotherapeutics, and nursing considerations are addressed, along with health promotion and maintenance strategies across the lifespan. Concept mapping is used to support clinical reasoning, prioritization, and the development of safe, effective nursing interventions. Students apply mathematical computation skills to the calculation of IV flow rates and the preparation and administration of IV piggyback medications. Medical terminology is integrated throughout to support accurate clinical communication. Prerequisite: PRN0098C, PRN0099C
This course focuses on the nursing care of individuals experiencing alterations in health across the lifespan. Content includes risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and immune systems. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based nursing interventions, pharmacologic therapies, and health promotion strategies. Students apply the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-centered care plans and measurable outcomes within the scope of practical nursing practice. Clinical correlation reinforces professional, ethical, and collaborative care delivery in diverse healthcare settings. Prerequisite: PRN0098C, PRN 0099C and PRN 0290C
This course provides on-site clinical experience for the nursing student. Providing patient care as a member of the healthcare team in clinical settings under the supervision of nursing faculty, the student adds to the experience already acquired in applying knowledge and practicing skills that have been learned throughout the entire pro- gram. Concepts of Mental Health nursing as well as Leadership and Ethics within the scope of the practical nurse are reviewed and taught. Mental Health and Gero- psych experiences as well as Community Health experiences continue to be available to the student during the clinical rotations. Classroom hours will include the application of critical thinking, case studies, clinical overview and summary, review of competency assessments and NCLEX review. In addition, employability skills are reviewed and the transition from student to graduate nurse is discussed. Outside work required. Courses Beginning Fall 2026
This course is designed to prepare the student for transition into entry- level practice as a Graduate Practical Nurse and for successful completion of the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Emphasis is placed 288
This course introduces the student to the role of the practical nurse in the healthcare delivery system. Legal and ethical considerations affecting nurses are presented. The North Carolina Nurse Practice Act is reviewed. Critical thinking, the nursing process, and clinical judgement are described. Professionalism, accountability, and responsibility are discussed. Computer and library skills are developed. The concepts of wellness and illness are presented. Holistic healthcare and the influence of culture and spirituality on health seeking behaviors are explored. Health promotion and maintenance strategies are introduced. The advantages of concept mapping are demonstrated. Included in this course are the basic math skills needed for metric conversions and non-parenteral medication dosage calculations; and the normal structure and function of the human cell and body systems (integumentary, musculoskeletal, sensory, neurological, and endocrine). The principles of nutrition are presented. Medical terminology is integrated throughout the course. In the skills lab portion of the course, safety, infection control, and basic care and comfort measures are demonstrated. Foundational assessment skills and client care procedures are practiced.
This course presents the structure and function of several body systems including the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal/genitourinary, gastrointestinal, immune systems, an overview of the components of blood, and common laboratory values. The concept of family is presented. The body changes during pregnancy and delivery are detailed along with fetal development. High risk pregnancy and newborn complications are reviewed. The principles of pharmacology are introduced, and dose calculation methods are continued. Growth and development across the lifespan are described including physical norms and the theories of psychosocial, cognitive, and moral development, and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Medical terminology is integrated throughout the course. In the nursing skills lab assessment skills specific to the systems being studied are developed and refined. Non-parenteral medication preparation and administration are practiced. Outside work required.
Risk factors, etiology, manifestations, and basic pathophysiology are presented for common conditions of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, sensory, neurological, and endocrine systems. Treatment modalities, pharmacotherapeutics, nursing considerations, and health promotion and maintenance strategies are discussed. Concept mapping of conditions within each system enables the students to identify commonalities and provide a focus for nursing prioritization and intervention. Calculation of IV drip rates, preparation, and administration of IV piggyback medications are demonstrated and applied. Medical terminology is integrated throughout the course. Outside work required.
This course continues to explore the risk factors, etiology, manifestations and pathophysiology, treatment modalities, pharmacotherapeutics, nursing considerations, and health promotion and maintenance of common disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, blood, and immune systems. Evidence-based nursing interventions are discussed. The results of implementing those interventions as determined by the formulation of desired patient/client objectives are introduced.
The practical nurse’s role in caring for clients with common mental health, behavioral, and/or developmental disorders is explored and applied in relevant clinical settings. Additionally, complex medical, surgical, and emergency situations are introduced and the practical nurse’s contributions to the management of these issues are examined. End of life practices and procedures are discussed. Outside work required. Emphasis continues to be placed on providing culturally congruent care, applying the nursing process, utilizing therapeutic communication, and working collaboratively to ensure optimal client objectives. Psychosocial concerns are incorporated in the discussions. Client safety and privacy are integrated throughout the course. Students will be exposed to a variety of clinical experiences to introduce the student to acute and rehabilitative facilities, and community resources. Outside work required.
This course prepares the student to transition to practice as a Graduate Practical Nurse and to successfully complete the NCLEX-PN exam. The clinical portion of the course affords the opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to apply their clinical judgement skills while providing safe, effective, culturally sensitive nursing care to multiple clients/patients. Outside work required. Professional Clinical Massage Therapy Program
