Practical Nursing

2½ Semester Program

Instructors: Brown, DenHartog, LaHann

One certificate is available. Also see Business Technology for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Practical Nursing Program provides classroom, laboratory, and student nurse practicum instruction which prepare graduates for entry into the nursing profession.

The graduates are prepared to take the State Board examination for Practical Nurses. Successful completion of the exam results in licensure as a Practical Nurse.

Required Courses:

PNUR 110        Basic Foundations of Nursing        4 cr      

PNUR 111        Anatomy and Physiology for 

                Practical Nurse                     3 cr      

PNUR 112        Geriatric Nursing                   3 cr      

PNUR 114        Clinical Foundations of Nursing I   2 cr      

PNUR 116        Mental Health Nursing               2 cr      

PNUR 120        Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory     4 cr      

PNUR 121        Clinical Foundations of Nursing II  4 cr      

PNUR 122        Nursing of Children                 3 cr      

PNUR 123        Drug Therapy for the 

                Practical Nurse                     3 cr      

PNUR 124        Nutrition and Diet Therapy for 

                the Practical Nurse                 2 cr      

PNUR 125        Maternal Nursing                    2 cr 

PNUR 130        Advanced Medical/Surgical      

                Nursing Theory                      3 cr      

PNUR 131        Clinical Foundations of Nursing III 4 cr      

PNUR 132        Newborn Nursing                     2 cr      

HO 106          Medical Terminology                 2 cr      

                                            TOTAL: 43 cr    

Courses

Every student is required to earn a grade of "C" or better in every class to be eligible for a certificate.

ACAD 102 First Year Seminar 1 credit. Provides an extended orientation to the university for new students. Utilizes presenters from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities, and written assignments which involve students in resources and activities on campus. F, S

PNUR 110 Basic Foundations of Nursing 4 credits. A study of the principles of disease transmission; therapeutic communication; patient teaching, medication administration, the nursing process and basic clinical skills which provide the foundation for nursing practice. F

PNUR 111 Structure and Function of the Human Body 3 credits. A study of the normal structure and function of body cells, tissues, organs and systems. F

PNUR 112 Geriatric Nursing 3 credits. A study of the normal and abnormal aging in the older adult. S

PNUR 114 Clinical Foundations of Nursing 2 credits. Through hands on clinical experience in a variety of settings the student nurse will be exposed to the skills basic to nursing practice. F

PNUR 116 Mental Health Nursing 2 credits. The theory of psychiatric disorders and principles of nursing the mentally ill patient are presented. F

PNUR 120 Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory 4 credits. Introduction to various disease processes and how they affect the adult client. The theory of nursing care is provided. IV Therapy is included. S

PNUR 121 Clinical Foundations of Nursing II 4 credits. Introduction to the basic physical and emotional needs of clients (children and adults) in a variety of health care facilities. Students can apply the nursing process in patient situations, beginning with basic nursing care and moving to more complex patient situations. This includes nursing care and application of drug therapy. S

PNUR 122 Nursing of Children 3 credits. The disorders of childhood and the principles of pediatric nursing will be presented. Normal growth and development of the child will be incorporated throughout. S

PNUR 123 Drug Therapy for the Practical Nurse 3 credits. The study of drugs and their actions as related to patient care in nursing practice. F

PNUR 124 Nutrition and Diet Therapy for the Practical Nurse 2 credits. The principles of basic nutrition and the application of diet therapy for the ill patient. F

PNUR 125 Maternal Nursing 2 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the pregnant client. S

PNUR 130 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory 3 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the critically ill adult client. Su

PNUR 131 Clinical Foundations of Nursing III 4 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the critically ill in real situations. Su

PNUR 132 Newborn Nursing 2 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the newborn. Su

PNUR 199 Special Topics 1-8 credits. This course is designed to address the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.

HO 106 Medical Terminology 2 credits. Body systems approach to theory and application of medical terms including anatomical, pathological, surgical and diagnostics as well as appropriate abbreviations. Coursework must be completed prior to admission. (See item number 6 on procedure page.) Course is required for graduation.

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