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PN
11 courses with the subject PN, 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.
PN 100ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
75 Hours - 12 Weeks Anatomy and physiology is the study of the structural complexity of the human body and its intricate functional mechanisms. In this course, the areas of study include: organization of the body, chemical basis for life, cells and tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, sensory system, endocrine system, blood, circulatory system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system and metabolism, urinary system and reproductive system. Laboratory activities will be included in this course.
175 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will introduce the student to the discipline of nursing and emphasize the role of the practical nurse as a member of the healthcare team. Students are introduced to the following concepts: nursing history, ethical-legal issues, basic communication, safety and infection control, the nursing process, basic patient/client care skills, and data collection. Practical application will provide the student with the opportunity to develop care planning skills and provide basic nursing care in acute or long-term care facilities.
35 Hours - 6 Weeks This course will provide the practical nursing student information and principles of normal growth and development through the lifespan. Theories such as Erikson and Piaget will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed upon the stages of development and their linkage to common events and adaptations. The use of critical thinking to make problem-solving decisions about medical surgical health care needs will be presented in reference to the normal growth and development for all patients/clients. Cultural and spiritual aspects of care as well as loss, grief, and the dying patient/ client are included in this course.
20 Hours - 6 Weeks This course will introduce the student to current and clinically relevant information in drug therapy including principles in pharmacology, ethical and legal aspects, and cultural considerations. Principles of medication administration will be introduced and will include mathematical equivalents and calculations of drug dosages.
45 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will explain the role of the practical nurse in relationship to pharmacology and IV therapy. The student will learn about drug classifications, source, actions, side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dosage. Content includes procedures and regulations of medication preparation, administration and IV therapy and will include the essential knowledge needed to adequately contribute to the assessment and evaluation of the effect of medication throughout the lifespan. Practical application of medication administration including accurate interpretation of orders and documentation using the nursing process and critical thinking skills will be practiced in the skills laboratory. 69
170 Hours - 12 Weeks This course focuses on the role of the practical nurse in meeting the needs of the maternal and child patient/client. Course content includes ante partum, intrapartum, and postpartum care; complications of pregnancy; newborn care; pediatric care; and selected pediatric alterations. Nutrition, pharmacology, cultural diversity, use of technology, communication, critical thinking, and application of the nursing process are integrated throughout this course. Practical application will allow the student to apply nursing skills and principles in the care of the pediatric and maternity patients/clients in hospitals and pediatric facilities.
170 Hours - 12 Weeks This course focuses on the role of the practical nurse in meeting the needs of the aging adult. Course content includes trends, issues, and physiological changes; health promotion and wellness; psychosocial care, physical care, and end-of-life issues. Nutrition, pharmacology, cultural diversity, use of technology, communication, critical thinking, rehabilitation, and application of the nursing process are integrated throughout this course. Practical application will allow the student to apply holistic nursing care for the aging adult in hospitals, acute or long-term care facilities.
280 Hours - 12 Weeks This course provides students with opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on providing care to individuals undergoing surgery, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and common alterations in respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, endocrine, and integumentary systems. Nutrition, pharmacology, communication, cultural, and community concepts are integrated throughout this course. Practical application will include nursing care for patients/clients with medical surgical problems. Emphasis will be on prioritization, decision making, time management and critical thinking appropriate to the nursing scope of practice.
125 Hours - 12 Weeks This course is designed to provide an overview of psychosocial adaptation and coping concepts used when caring for all age groups with acute and chronic alterations in mental health in a variety of settings. Topics include therapeutic communication skills, normal and abnormal behaviors, treatment modalities, developmental needs, drug therapy, and nutrition. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to assist patients/clients in maintaining psychosocial integrity through the use of the nursing process. Practical application will include inpatient and outpatient specialty areas of behavioral health.
280 Hours – 12 Weeks This course provides students with opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on providing care to individuals experiencing complex alterations in: sensory/perceptual, reproductive, endocrine, genitourinary, neurological, immune, cardiovascular, and lower gastrointestinal systems. Additional instruction is provided for care for patients/clients experiencing burns, cancer, and emergent conditions. Nutrition, pharmacology, therapeutic communication, community, cultural diversity, health promotion, error prevention, and critical thinking are integrated throughout the course. Practical application will allow the student to care for multiple patients/clients throughout the hospital and specialty areas. Emphasis will be on prioritization, decision making, time management and critical thinking appropriate to the nursing scope of practice. As the student progresses, more complex patient/client situations will be presented and the student will begin to function in a role more independent of the instructor.
125 Hours - 12 Weeks In this course the student will learn basic theories of management and development of leadership skills necessary for long- term care. Content will include effective communication skills, cultural considerations, ethical and legal dilemmas, political issues affecting healthcare, current trends in practice, setting meaningful priorities, handling conflict, dealing with chaos, and using critical thinking to make problem-solving decisions about health care needs. Practical application will include basic management skills and applying critical thinking in a variety of situations in long-term care. This course will also include topics related to the NCLEX-PN examination and locating employment. 70
