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.

Prerequisites: Admission to Practical Nursing program.

Corequisites: PNR 122.

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

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.

Prerequisites: Admission to Practical Nursing program.

Corequisites: PNR 110.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

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

Prerequisites: PNR 110 and PNR 122.

Corequisites: PNR 154.

Lecture Hours: 5

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

This course is a continuation of the study of the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, 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.

Prerequisites: PNR 128 and PNR 154.

Corequisites: PNR 181 and PNR 170.

Lecture Hours: 5

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

This course is a study utilizing the nursing process 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 diseases.

Prerequisites: PNR 110 and PNR 122.

Corequisites: PNR 128.

Lecture Hours: 4

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

This course is a study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional and health and safety needs of the older patient. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

Prerequisites: PNR 128 and PNR 154.

Corequisites: PNR 181 and PNR 138.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

This course covers special topics in practical nursing.

Prerequisites: PNR 128 and PNR 154.

Corequisites: PNR 138 and PNR 170.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 0