Practical Nursing

Program overview

The Practical Nursing program prepares students for a vocation requiring intellectual, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills that are based upon biological, behavioral, and humanistic principles. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are prepared to work in a variety of settings and upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply to take the licensure boards for Licensed Practical Nursing Practice (NCLEX-PN) There are three semesters and 48 credits in the PN program.

Courses Required

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Prerequisite

Basic Anatomy And Physiology

Course Code: BIO-112

This course is a basic integrated study of the structure and function of the human body.

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Semester 1

Medical Terminology

Course Code: AHS-102

This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation.

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Contemporary Mathematics

Course Code: MAT-155

This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.

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Fundamentals Of Nursing

Course Code: PNR-110

This course provides an introduction to basic principles and beginning skills necessary to the nursing process. Concepts are integrated relating to physiological and psychosocial needs of the individual. Legal and ethical roles of the practical nurse are emphasized.

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Pharmacology

Course Code: PNR-122

This is an introductory course to the concepts of pharmacology and medication administration. Emphasis is on calculation of dosages, administration of medications, and correct use of abbreviations. Effects of specific drugs are presented.

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Semester 2

English Composition I

Course Code: ENG-101

This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: A study of composition in conjunction with appropriate reading and multimedia selections, with frequent assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of the basic techniques of research are also presented.

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Medical/surgical Nursing I

Course Code: PNR-128

This course is a beginning study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, and health/safety needs of the adult patient. Pharmacology & nutrition are integrated.

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Maternal/infant/child Nursing

Course Code: PNR-155

This course is a study utilizing the nursing process and integrating pediatrics to meet the needs of the childbearing family. Clinical experiences address the care of the mother, newborn, and the care of the child with commonly occurring illnesses.

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Semester 3

Medical/Surgical Nursing II

Course Code: PNR-138

This course is a continuation of the study of the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, phychosocial, and health and safety needs of the adult patient. Pharmacology and nutrition are integrated. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

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Special Topics In Pratical Nursing

Course Code: PNR-183

This course covers special topics in practical nursing.

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General Psychology

Course Code: PSY-201

This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.

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