PN (PRACTICAL NURSING) Courses

PN104 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L
Concurrent: NU 114
Corequisite: PN 105

Through the use of the nursing process and clinical judgement, this course is designed to familiarize students with the historical development of nursing, nursing education, and the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse and the health care team. Development throughout the life cycle will be discussed.  A structured campus laboratory setting assists students in learning and integrating technical skills. Clinical experience within acute care and/or community-based settings provide an opportunity for practical application of related material.

Credits: 7

PN105 - Practical Nursing II

Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO131/BIO131L, PN104

This course focuses on the basic concepts of nursing. The nursing process and clinical judgement is utilized to collect data in relation to health deviations. Psychomotor skills are demonstrated and practiced in the structured campus laboratory. Clinical experience within acute care and/or community-based settings provide an opportunity for practical application of related material.

Credits: 7

PN106 - Practical Nursing III

Prerequisites: BIO131/ BIO131L, PN104, PN105, and NU114
Concurrent: NU115 and PN107

This course focuses on common health deviations which affects individuals of various ages. The nursing process and clinical judgement will continue to be utilized to provide care for patients along the healthcare continuum with an emphasis in maternal, child, adolescent and family health. Assisting children and adults with a variety of health deviations will be discussed. Advanced psychomotor skills are practiced and evaluated in the on campus laboratory. Clinical experience within acute care and/or community-based settings provide an opportunity for practical application of related material.

Credits: 7

PN107 - Practical Nursing IV

Prerequisites: BIO131/ BIO131L, NU114, PN104, and PN105
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NU115
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PN106

This course focuses on common health deviations which affects the geriatric population. The nursing process and clinical judgement will continue to be utilized to demonstrate leadership and management skills that relate to the practical nurse’s scope of practice. Additional topics include care for the patient experiencing psychosocial health deviations. Advanced psychomotor skills are practiced and evaluated in the on campus laboratory. Clinical experience within acute care and/or community-based settings provide an opportunity for practical application of related material.

Credits: 7