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Last updated on: Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 05:00:00 pm
PNS105
Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing
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| 1 Credit Hour, 1 Lecture Hour |
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Prerequisites/
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NUR123 Pharmacology II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS120 Practical Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
PNS130 Practical Nursing III Minimum Grade of: C and PNS131 Practical Nursing Clinical III Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | Students critically examine contemporary issues and trends in nursing practice to facilitate transition into the Licensed Practical Nursing role. Tropics include legal responsibilities, ethical-decision-making, and political forces affecting the practice of nursing. Emphasis is also given to quality improvement, patient outcomes and informatics. | |
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PNS110
Practical Nursing I
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| 5 Credit Hours, 5 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | An introductory course which focuses on the foundational skills and principles needed to provide safe, holistic patient-centered care in basic nursing situations. Students will explore methods of optimal health promotion and disease prevention. Content includes the nursing process, therapeutic interventions, culturally sensitive care and the role of the practical nurse in a variety of healthcare settings. (This course requires a minimum of 75 hours of classroom instruction). | |
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PNS111
Practical Nursing Clinical I
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| 4 Credit Hours, 195 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C |
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Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This clinical course focuses on fundamental skills and principles of administering holistic nursing care to adult patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on developing caring nurse- patient relationships, utilizing the nursing process and providing personal care needs to a diverse population. Health maintenance strategies are also examined. (This course requires a minimum of 195 hours of clinical experience).
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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PNS112
Practical Nursing Lab I
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| 1 Credit Hour, 45 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This laboratory course focuses on developing competency in the fundamental nursing skills needed to provide holistic nursing care to adults. Emphasis is placed on safety, use of technology, data collection and varied documentation methods, including an electronic medical record. (This course requires a minimum of 45 hours of laboratory experience). | |
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PNS120
Practical Nursing II
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| 5 Credit Hours, 5 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and PSY110 Lifespan Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II Minimum Grade of: C and NUR123 Pharmacology II Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This course focuses on the holistic nursing care of the child-bearing and child-rearing family and the adult patient experiencing common health problems. The role of the practical nurse in the identification of health problems, risk assessment, health maintenance and restoration is explored and developed utilizing nursing process. (This course requires a minimum of 75 hours of classroom instruction). | |
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PNS121
Practical Nursing Clinical II
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| 4 Credit Hours, 195 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and PSY110 Lifespan Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS120 Practical Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II Minimum Grade of: C and NUR123 Pharmacology II Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This course continues to build on the theoretical and clinical foundation developed in Practical Nursing level I courses. The focus is to further develop assessment skills and interventions appropriate to the practical nurse role to promote and restore health of culturally diverse patients across the lifespan utilizing holistic nursing care and nursing process. (This course requires a minimum of 195 hours of clinical experience).
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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PNS122
Practical Nursing Lab II
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| 1 Credit Hour, 45 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and PSY110 Lifespan Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS120 Practical Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS123 Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This laboratory course focuses on developing more complex skills needed to care for the pediatric, maternity and adult populations. Experience with simulation and the use of the electronic medical record are integrated with skills development. (This course requires a minimum of 45 hours of laboratory experience). | |
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PNS130
Practical Nursing III
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| 6 Credit Hours, 6 Lecture Hours |
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Electives: |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
PNS120 Practical Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II Minimum Grade of: C and NUR123 Pharmacology II Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
PNS105 Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing Minimum Grade of: C and PNS131 Practical Nursing Clinical III Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This course focuses on the delivery of holistic nursing care to culturally diverse patients with common physical and mental health problems. The role of the practical nurse as a participant in the development of a comprehensive plan of care is explored. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of disability prevention, rehabilitation and end of life care. (This course requires a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction). | |
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PNS131
Practical Nursing Clinical III
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| 4 Credit Hours, 180 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
PNS120 Practical Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II Minimum Grade of: C and PNS123 Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
PNS130 Practical Nursing III Minimum Grade of: C and PNS105 Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Practical Nursing (PN) |
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| Course Description | This course builds on the theoretical and clinical foundation developed in Practical Nursing courses at level II. Clinical opportunities are provided to holistically care for patients with physical and mental health problems that may be acute or chronic. Within the role of the practical nurse, the concepts of delegation, collaboration and evaluation of patient care are also emphasized for entry into practice. (This course requires a minimum of 180 hours of clinical experience).
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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