Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006
Practical Nursing
2½ Semester Program
Coordinator: and Instructor: Chavis
Instructors: Lewis, Patterson
One Advanced Technical certificate is available. Graduates of this program who are Licensed Practical Nurses are eligible to apply to the Associate of Science Degree in Registered Nursing program. Also see Business Technology for the Associate of Applied Science degree. One part-time program is available.
This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to sit for the National Council Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX – PN). Graduates will provide care that requires technical knowledge of the nursing profession. In hospitals, they will:
1. Provide much of the bedside
care.
2. Provide intravenous therapy, draw blood, record vital signs, change
dressings, administer most prescribed medications, and help patients with
bathing and other personal hygiene.
3. Assist physicians and registered nurses in examining patients and in
carrying out nursing procedures.
4. Assist in the delivery, care, and feeding of infants.
Some graduates may work in specialized units such as intensive care, recovery
rooms, or burn units. There, they will perform special nursing procedures and
operate sophisticated equipment to provide care for seriously ill or injured
patients.
For Program Information Packets, use this link, where there are descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.
The Practical Nursing Program provides classroom, laboratory, and student nurse practicum instruction that prepares graduates for entry into the nursing profession.
Graduates are prepared to take the State Board examination for Practical Nurses. Successful completion of the exam results in licensure as a Practical Nurse.
Advanced Technical Certificate: Practical
Nursing
Pre-Acceptance Required Courses:
(Courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.)
HO
106 Medical
Terminology
2 cr
OR
HCA
210 Medical Terminology
and
Communication 2 cr
BI 170 Introduction to
Computers
3 cr
OR
CIS 101 Introduction to
Computers
3 cr
HO
111 Introduction to
Anatomy and
Physiology 4 cr
OR
BIOL 301,301L,302,302L
Anatomy and Physiology, and Labs 8 cr
PSYC 101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
TOTAL: 12 or 16 cr
Required Courses:
BI 170 Introduction to
Computers
3 cr
BIOL 301,301L,302,302L
Anatomy and Physiology,
and Labs
8 cr
PNUR
110, 110L Basic Foundations of
Nursing, and Lab 4 cr
PNUR 113 Medication Administration
for Practical Nursing
1 cr
PNUR
114 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
I 3 cr
PNUR 115
Professional Development Seminar 1 cr
PNUR
117 Geriatric
Nursing
2 cr
PNUR 121 Clinical Foundations of
Nursing II 3 cr
PNUR
122 Pediatric
Nursing
3 cr
PNUR
123 Drug Therapy for the Practical
Nurse 3 cr
PNUR
124 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
for the Practical
Nurse
(prerequisite course)
2
cr
PNUR
131 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
III 4 cr
PNUR
133,133L Intravenous Therapy for the
Practical
Nurse, and Lab 2
cr
PNUR
135 Introduction to Community
Nursing 1 cr
PNUR 136
Maternal and Newborn Nursing
3 cr
PNUR 137
Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV 1 cr
PNUR 140 Management for the Practical Nurse
2 cr
PNUR 141, 141L Medical Surgical
Nursing, and Lab 7 cr
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS for Advanced Technical Certificate: 53 cr
Certificate: Practical Nursing (Outreach Program)
8 Semester (Part-Time) Program
Instructor: Keetch
One certificate is available. Also, graduates who are licensed Practical Nurses are eligible to apply to the Associate of Science Degree in Registered Nursing degree program. A Business Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree is also available.
The Outreach Practical Nursing Program provides classroom, laboratory, and student nurse practicum instruction which prepare graduates for entry into the nursing profession.
Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Successful completion of the exam results in licensure as a Practical Nurse.
Prerequisite: Each
student entering this program must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Pre-Acceptance Required Course:
(Course must be completed prior to acceptance into the program)
HO
106 Medical
Terminology
2 cr
OR
HCA
210 Medical Terminology and
Communication 2 cr
Required Courses:
HO
105 Introduction to Allied Health
Careers 2 cr
OT
170 Introduction to
Computers
3 cr
PNUR
110 Basic Foundations of
Nursing
3 cr
PNUR
110L Basic Foundations of Nursing
Lab 1 cr
HO
111 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
4 cr
OR
BIOL 301,301L,302,302L Anatomy and
Physiology 8 cr
PNUR 113 Medication Administration for the
Practical
Nurse
1 cr
PNUR
115 Professional Development
Seminar 1 cr
PNUR
117 Geriatric
Nursing
2 cr
PNUR
118 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
I 2 cr
PNUR
120 Medical/Surgical Nursing
I
3 cr
PNUR
120L Medical/Surgical Nursing I
Lab 1 cr
PNUR
123 Nursing Care 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
128 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
II 2 cr
PNUR
130 Medical/Surgical Nursing
II
3 cr
PNUR
133 Intravenous Therapy for the Practical
Nurse
1 cr
PNUR
133L Intravenous Therapy for the Practical
Nurse
Lab
1 cr
PNUR
135 Introduction to Community Nursing
1 cr
PNUR
136 Maternal/Newborn
Nursing
3 cr
PNUR
137 Management for the Practical
Nurse 2 cr
PNUR
138 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
III 2 cr
PNUR
148 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
IV 2 cr
PNUR
158 Clinical Foundations of Nursing
V 2 cr
TOTAL: 56 cr
Every student is required to earn a grade of "C-" or better in every
class to be eligible for a certificate.
Courses
PNUR 110 Basic Foundations of Nursing 3 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 110L Basic Foundations of Nursing Lab 1 credit. Practical application of the nursing process and basic clinical skills which provide the foundation for nursing practice. COREQ: PNUR 110. F
PNUR 113 Medication Administration for Practical Nursing 1 credit. The basics of safe medication administration, including math calculations and proper procedures, are taught. The medication examination included in this class must be successfully passed before the student Practical Nurse is allowed to enter actual clinical settings. COREQ: PNUR 110. F
PNUR 114 Clinical Foundations of Nursing I 3 credits. Through hands on clinical experience in a variety of settings the student nurse will be exposed to the skills basic to nursing practice. S
PNUR 115 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit. Professional development for students entering the Practical Nursing program will be presented. Seminar topics will include issues in Practical Nursing, study strategies, professional organizations, and other topics of interest to increase professionalism. F
PNUR 117 Geriatric Nursing 2 credits. A study of
normal and abnormal aging in the older adult. F
PNUR 118 Outreach Clinical Foundations I 2 credits.
Through hands-on clinical experience in a variety of settings the student nurse
will be exposed to skills basic to the nursing practice. S
PNUR 121 Clinical Foundations of Nursing II 3 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 Pediatric Nursing 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. F
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, S
PNUR 128 Outreach Clinical Foundations II 2 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 the basic nursing care and moving to more complex patient situations. This includes nursing care and application of drug therapy. 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 133 Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse 1 credit. Study of principles and practice of intravenous therapy for the Practical Nurse. Subjects include fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, paranteral solutions, infection control relating to IV therapy, central venous access, intravenous nutritional support, and clinical skills relating to intravenous therapy. S
PNUR 133L Intravenous Therapy Lab for the Practical Nurse 1 credit. In the clinical lab setting, practice of intravenous therapy skills for the Practical Nurse. S
PNUR 135 Introduction to Community Nursing 1 credit. Advanced training for the Practical Nurse in the community setting is offered. Emphasis is on collaboration with other disciplines and members of the health care team. Further development of skills in sound judgment, effective communication, and assessment in the community setting is included. Documentation and legal/ethical considerations of community nursing are presented. F
PNUR 136 Maternal and Newborn Nursing 3 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the pregnant client and the newborn. S
PNUR 137 Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV 1 credit. Through hands-on clinical experience in a variety of settings, the advanced student nurse will identify, perform, and model skills basic to nursing practice. S
PNUR 138 Outreach Clinical Foundations III 2 credits. Caring for patients in the actual clinical setting, applying the nursing process in a variety of healthcare settings. F
PNUR 140 Management for the Practical Nurse 2 credits. Provides a beginning knowledge of first-level management skills for the role of Charge Nurse in long-term care facilities. This course meets the criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for the LPN Charge Nurse course. Su
PNUR 148 Outreach Clinical Foundations IV 2 credits. The theory, principles, and practice of nursing care of the critically ill in real situations. S
PNUR 158 Outreach Clinical Foundations V 2 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care in community setting and in clinical situations. Su
PNUR 198 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. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
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