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.
The following courses are required for a certificate:
PNUR 100 Technical General Education 1-8 cr
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 113 Medical Terminology 3 cr
PNUR 114 Clinical Foundations of
Nursing I 2 cr
PNUR 115 Growth and Development 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 5 cr
PNUR 132 Newborn Nursing 2 cr
PNUR 199 Special Topics 1-8 cr
TOTAL: 49-63 cr
Courses
Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in
the occupational content courses of the program will be given an
"S" grade for PNUR 100 and will not be required to attend the
initial session. Every student is required to earn a grade of
"C" or better in every class to be eligible for a certificate.
PNUR 100 Technical General Education 1-8 credits. A review of the mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions and˙science. Study of oral and written communications.
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.
PNUR 111 Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurse 3 credits. A study of the normal structure and function of body cells, tissues, organs and systems.
PNUR 112 Geriatric Nursing 3 credits. A study of the normal and abnormal aging in the older adult.
PNUR 113 Medical Terminology 3 credits. Body systems approach to theory and application of medical terms including anatomical, pathological, surgical and diagnostic as well as appropriate abbreviations.
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.
PNUR 115 Growth and Development 2 credits. A study of the normal life cycle from infancy to senescence.
PNUR 116 Mental Health Nursing 2 credits. The theory of psychiatric disorders and principles of nursing the mentally ill patient are presented.
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.
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.
PNUR 122 Nursing of Children 3 credits. The disorders of childhood and the principles of pediatric nursing will be presented.
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.
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.
PNUR 125 Maternal Nursing 2 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the normal and abnormal pregnant client.
PNUR 130 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory 3 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the critically ill adult client.
PNUR 131 Clinical Foundations of Nursing III 5 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the critically ill adult client.
PNUR 132 Newborn Nursing 2 credits. The theory and principles of the nursing care of the normal and abnormal newborn.
PNUR 199 Special Topics (variable) 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling 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.
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