| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| PNU
114 |
Nursing Issues and
Trends -- Prerequisites: Admission to PNU program, PNU
121, PNU 122. Focuses on nursing history, ethical and legal
issues. Examines the organizational patterns and roles of the
practical nurse in the healthcare delivery system. Emphasizes
lifelong learning. 1 lecture hour. |
1
|
| |
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| PNU
121 |
Introduction to
Nursing I -- Prerequisite: Admission to PNU program.
Pre/Corequisites: ANP 101 and ANP 102, or PNU 126. Introduces
the role of the practical nurse as a member of the healthcare team.
The nursing process is the basis for providing care within the
wellness/illness continuum. Focuses on the application of basic
nursing skills essential in meeting biological, psychosocial,
cultural and spiritual needs of individuals in preventive,
therapeutic and rehabilitative environments. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab
hours.
|
4
|
| |
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| PNU
122 |
Introduction to
Nursing II -- Prerequisite: Admission to PNU program,
PNU 121. Focuses on the progression of learning nursing skills.
Emphasizes application of safe nursing practice in the clinical
setting. Drug administration, dosage calculation and mental health
concepts are integrated. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours; 6 clinical
hours. |
6
|
| |
|
| PNU 123 |
Pharmacology -- Prerequisite: Admission to PNU
program. Pre/Corequisites: ANP 101 and ANP 102, or PNU 126.
Pharmacology is the study of pharmacological agents, including
classifications, actions, side effects, interactions and nursing
implications. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
| |
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| PNU
126 |
Integrated Life
Science -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG
032, MAT 050 or assessment/waiver and PNU program chair
approval. Examines physical/chemical factors that enable man to
maintain homeostasis of the internal environment. Emphasis is
placed on anatomy and physiology. Concepts of chemistry, nutrition
and microbiology are integrated. 5 lecture hours. |
5
|
| |
|
| PNU
127 |
Care of the Adult
I -- Pre/Corequisites: ANP 101 and ANP 102, or PNU 126,
PNU 123. Focuses on the application of the nursing process in
understanding the pathophysiology and nursing care of clients with
circulatory, ventilation and immunity dysfunctions. Emphasizes
meeting biological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs in
selected environments. Theory is applied in clinical component. 3
lecture hours; 6 clinical hours. |
5
|
| |
|
| PNU 128 |
Care of the Adult
II -- Prerequisite: PNU 127. Focuses on the
application of the nursing process in understanding the
pathophysiology and nursing care of clients with nutrition,
elimination, male reproduction and hormone dysfunctions. Emphasis
will be on meeting biological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual
needs in selected environments. Theory is applied in clinical
component. 3 lecture hours; 6 clinical hours. |
5
|
| |
|
| PNU 129 |
Care of the Adult III
-- Prerequisite: PNU 128. Focuses on the application of the
nursing process in understanding the pathophysiology and nursing
care of clients with mobility, sensory and dermatological
dysfunctions. Emphasis will be on meeting biological, psychosocial,
cultural and spiritual needs in selected environments. Theory is
applied in clinical component. 3 lecture hours; 6 clinical
hours.
|
5
|
| PNU 131 |
Nursing Care of the
Childbearing Family -- Prerequisites: ANP 101 and ANP
102, or PNU 126, PNU 122. Pre/Corequisite: PNU 123. Emphasis is
on the normal reproductive cycle and normal growth and development
of the child within the wellness/illness continuum. Examines
conditions and selected interventions based on the nursing process,
in providing preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative care for
the mother and child. The role of the practical nurse is identified
in providing holistic care to the childbearing family within the
clinical setting. 4 lecture hours; 6 clinical hours.
|
6
|
| PNU 132 |
IV Therapy --
Prerequisite: PNU 122, Pre/Corequisite: PNU 123. This course is
a comprehensive study of IV therapy. Emphasis is placed on types of
IV fluids, methods for calculating flow rate and venipuncture
techniques. Complications if intravenous therapy, mixtures of IV
fluids and various types of intravenous equipment will also be
explored. 0.5 lecture hour; 1 lab hour.
|
1
|
| PNU 133 |
Care of the Older
Adult -- Prerequisites: ANP 101 and ANP 102, or PNU
126, PNU 122. Pre/Corequisite: PNU 123. Focuses on the
application of the nursing process in meeting biological,
psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of older clients in
selected environments. Preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative
care, and in support of death with dignity are major components.
Theory is applied in the clinical setting. 2 lecture hours; 6
clinical hours.
|
4
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