This course provides basic skills for success, nursing history and trends, nursing ethics, legal aspects of nursing, vocational relationships in healthcare, including the role of the practical and professional nurse, and nursing education.
This course introduces students to basic nursing concepts and principles. Students are given a broad overview of the nurse-client relationship, principles of therapeutic communication, and the cultural diversity of clients. Gerontology is discussed through death and dying concerns. The steps of the nursing process are presented as the framework for determining and meeting client needs within the scope of practice.
Students practice basic nursing principles related to the daily needs of clients. Safety is introduced. The nursing process is integrated with an emphasis on all components using standardized nursing language. Nursing skills included are assessment of vital signs, bed/bath of the client, skin care, standard precautions, asepsis, basic care procedures, and ADL support skills. Documentation is emphasized and students are introduced to client teaching. Students are introduced to computers and the Windows environment. Students are given the skills necessary for Basic Life Support certification (CPR).
This course covers principles and applications of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportions, measurements, statistics, basic algebra, and geometry. The metric system, the apothecary system, and conversion between systems is presented. Allied health applications are discussed.
Students are introduced to the structure and function of the body. Directions, geometric planes, and cavities of the body are presented. Cells, tissues, organs, and systems are discussed. The major organs of each system and how they relate to the overall status of the body are covered.
This course focuses on dosages, applications, side effects, toxicity, and laboratory tests performed to monitor actions and effects of specific drugs. Issues involved with IV (intravenous) monitoring are covered. Drug calculation examinations must be passed with a score of 85%.
Students are introduced to client data gathering, care of the pre- and post-operative client, and care of clients with self-care deficits. Asepsis, elements of the infectious process, causes of disease, basic IV practicum (site rate, solution identification), and the body’s normal defenses are discussed. Students are given the opportunity to use the problem-solving process while caring for pre- and post-operative clients.
Functions and food sources of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are identified as well as current recommendations for intake of each. Discussion on changes in nutrient needs throughout the life cycle and suggestions to ensure adequate nutrition during each stage. Students learn standard diets and modifications of diets for disease processes.
This course emphasizes nursing care of the client and family to assist them in achieving satisfactory and productive ways of coping with daily living and life-style changes. The course includes discussion of eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction, anxiety, defense mechanisms, and major mental disorders.
Emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with integumentary problems.
Emphasizes common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, including common related treatments and pharmacological agents. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with cardiovascular and lymphatic diseases and disorders.
This course emphasizes common respiratory system disease processes. It also includes related treatments and pharmacological agents. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with respiratory problems.
This course identifies/discusses all stages in the life span from infancy through late adulthood. Cultural considerations, types of families, changes affecting modern families, and family patterns and qualities of functional families are presented. Related nursing considerations to the various stages of life are included.
This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for disorders of the genito-urinary and male reproductive systems. Sexually transmitted diseases are introduced. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with renal/urinary and male reproductive problems.
This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with musculoskeletal problems.
This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for disorders of the gastrointestinal disorders. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with gastrointestinal problems.
This course emphasizes common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for neuro-sensory disorders. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with neuro-sensory problems and disorders of the special senses.
This course emphasizes common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for endocrine disorders. Students learn to use the nursing process to care for clients with endocrine problems.
Focus on diseases caused by disorders of the immune system. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with immunodeficiency disorders. The course includes oncology, its disease process, diagnostic procedures, and treatment modalities. Psychosocial aspects of immunodeficiencies and oncology are considered.
This course explores the role of the Practical Nurse in community settings. Home health, hospice, and skilled nursing are discussed. Students are introduced to concepts of terrorism and bioterrorism. Students are provided the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in the delivery of comprehensive nursing care as a member of the healthcare team.
This course emphasizes common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for female reproductive disorders. Students study the childbearing process from pregnancy through postpartum period. Content reviews normal pregnancy and stresses the high-risk client within each phase of pregnancy. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in the care of female clients with reproductive system disorders, normal pregnancy, and high-risk pregnancy. Common childhood diseases and disorders, treatments, pharmacological agents are covered as well as the use of the nursing process in the care of the ill child from infancy through adolescence.
This course introduces management principles and the role the Practical Nurse as a leader and member of the healthcare team.
This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used for reproduction disorders. Students are introduced to sexually transmitted diseases and are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with male or female reproductive problems.
A review of the Practical Nursing program with the emphasis on NCLEX questions and the critical thinking necessary for successful completion of the test.
Students focus on all aspects of seeking, procuring, and leaving a position. Résumé writing, interpersonal communication skills, and interviewing skills are emphasized.
