Practical Nursing Core Course Descriptions
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| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | |||||||||
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| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||||||
| PN 106 | Distance | 5 | 22 | 11 | 4.5 | 45 | 45 | 127.5 | |||||||
| PN 106 : Foundations of Practical Nursing-Fundamentals | |
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| Delivery Modality: | Distance |
| Semester Credits: | 5 |
| Contact Hours: | 127.5 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
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| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | SCI 220 and SCI 221 |
| Description: | This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating clinical decision-making, all within the scope of the practical nurse. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the nursing process are key foundations to nursing practice. Application of knowledge and practice of skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health issues. |
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | |||||||||
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| PN 115 | Distance | 3 | 45 | 45 | |||||||||||
| PN 115 : Pharmacology | |
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| Delivery Modality: | Distance |
| Semester Credits: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
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| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SCI 221, and PN 106 or equivalent |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | MAT 100 |
| Description: | This course is an overview of the basic principles of pharmacology, including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central topics include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan, all within the scope of a practical nurse. |
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| PN 125 | Blended | 5 | 21.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 15 | 45 | 67.5 | 157.5 | ||||||
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| PN 135 | Blended | 3 | 27.5 | 2.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 75 | ||||||||
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| PN 145 | Blended | 6 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | 45 | 165 | ||||||
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| PN 165 | Blended | 6 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | 45 | 165 | ||||||
| PN 165 : Concepts of Practical Nursing II | |
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| Delivery Modality: | Blended |
| Semester Credits: | 6 |
| Contact Hours: | 165 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
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| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SC221, PN 106, and PN 125 or equivalent |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | SCI 225 |
| Description: | This course emphasizes the provision of professional practical nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. The course emphasizes decision-making skills, independent functioning, and a family-centered approach, all within the scope of a practical nurse. The course will introduce the learner to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. |