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Practical Nursing
Diploma
Credits: 40 The Practical Nursing program prepares students to practice within the scope of a practical nurse. Students are taught to use the nursing process in the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of individuals
NURS2426 - Reproductive Disorders
Credits: 2 (2/0/0) This course analyzes nursing care of antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal conditions for the mother and infant with the focus on complications, illnesses or abnormalities. This course is designed to plan nursing care for patients as they
NURS1426 - Reproductive Health
Credits: 2 (2/0/0) This course introduces antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal nursing care for the uncomplicated mother and infant. Holistic care and wellness promotion are emphasized, including needs of the family. Nursing care is examined for diverse
NURS2455 - Advanced Intravenous Therapy
Credits: 1 (0/1/0) This lab course focuses on the skills and management of intravenous therapy by the professional nurse. Emphasis is placed on safety, nursing judgment, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient-centered care.
NURS2410 - Role Transition
Credits: 2 (2/0/0) This course prepares the practical nurse to transition into the professional nursing role. Concepts of legal and ethical considerations in practice, holistic assessment, the nursing process and development of individualized plans of care will be
PNSG1520 - Nursing Care of Women, Newborns and Children
Credits: 2 (2/0/0) This course provides an integrative approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns and children. Emphasis is placed on normal pregnancies, normal growth and development, and common pediatric disorders. Principles of pathophysiology, nutrition
PNSG1522 - Transition to Practical Nursing Practice
Credits: 1 (1/0/0) This course prepares the student for transition into practical nursing practice. Concepts related to career development options that enhance career mobility are explored. Standards of practice and the importance of practicing according to state
PNSG1512 - Practical Nursing Pharmacology
Credits: 2 (2/0/0) This course incorporates the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects and contraindications to medication administration. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and the role of the practical nurse in providing
HLTH1115 - Introduction to Nursing in Long Term Care
Credits: 3 (1/2/0) This course provides an introduction to the concepts of infection control, safe and clean environment, communication, lifespan issues, basic human care needs and special population care needs. The primary focus is on basic nursing care and the skills
PNSG1509 - Foundations of Adult Nursing Care I
Credits: 6 (4/2/0) This course introduces concepts of teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, professional identity and behavior, patient-centered and relationship-centered care, nursing judgment, evidence-based practice, managing care of the