This course offers a general overview of practical nursing and introduces the student to basic concepts of the profession, including the history, philosophy of practical nursing, and the nursing process. Students are also introduced to theories of practical nursing, professional practice roles, the expectations and relationships encountered in nursing, and legal, ethical, and licensure issues. The student will also explore the importance of verbal and written communication in the healthcare field and be introduced to medical terminology and therapeutic communication. QSEN will be introduced with a focus on Teamwork and Collaboration of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program
QSEN competency focus: Teamwork and Collaboration
- Teacher: Lisa Hunte
- Teacher: Carol Pendleton
This course focuses on the basic structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the healthcare field. Topics include anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and tissues and anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. The student will also study special senses, cardiovascular and lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The student is introduced to common human disease processes. QSEN concepts of Evidence-based practice will be discussed. Medical terminology and abbreviations will include the terms used for practical application within the medical field.
Prerequisites: PN 105
QSEN competency focus: Evidence-based practice
- Teacher: Lisa Hunte
- Teacher: Carol Pendleton
PN125 Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to build on the anatomy course with an emphasis on the basic principles of good nutrition and their interrelationship with good health. Nutrients, their sources, functions, basic requirements, and an overview of clinical diets are included. This knowledge will serve as a basis for the application of diet therapy to the nursing needs of the patient.
Last modified 7/20/2017
- Teacher: Terry Sullivan
PN 139 Nursing Skills Clinical 1 Credit Hour
This course provides a supervised clinical experience to build upon the theoretical knowledge base from previous courses. QSEN concepts of patient-centered care, safety, and evidenced-based practice will be demonstrated through clinical course work such as care plans. Clinical evaluation tools will demonstrate student competencies.
Prerequisite PN135
QSEN competency focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidenced-based practice.
- Teacher: Carol Pendleton