PNUR 1140: Practical Nursing II

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Subject:
Practical Nursing
Credit hours: 10 Lecture hours: 5 Lab hours: 10
PCS code (Local ID):
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description

Theory and clinical experiences will be correlated as the student studies man's adaptation to major illness states in his/her attempt to attain, regain, or maintain health. The student will expand upon previous learning of the nursing process, therapeutic nursing skills and communication to provide nursing care to individuals throughout the life cycle who are experiencing interferences with physiologic and safety needs.

Prerequisite(s)

PNUR 1138 and PNUR 1241, BIOL 1564 or both BIOL 2644 & BIOL 2654

Course Fee
$279
Topical Outline
  1. Respiratory Disorders
  2. Musculoskeletal Disorders
  3. Gastrointestinal Disorders
  4. Cardiovascular Disorders
  5. CVA
  6. Diabetes Mellitus
  7. Urinary Disorders
  8. Reproductive Disorders
  9. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
  10. Surgical Nursing
  11. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
  12. Pediatric Nursing
  13. Mental Health Disorders
  14. Immune Disorders
  15. HIV/AIDS
  16. Cancer

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate accountability for own practice as defined within the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Demonstrate increasing ability to use effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication with the clients, families and health care team members.
  • Illustrate the nursing process in determining care of the clients at various points on the health-illness continuum to ensure the promotion of health and safety of clients.
  • Apply evidenced-based research findings to nursing care with instructor direction.
  • Demonstrate caring interventions through utilization of the nursing process while providing person centered care.
  • Identify the utilization of resources to meet client care needs.