Practical Nursing (PRNS)

PRNS 110, INTRODUCTION TO MEDICATIONS 1 (1)

This course designed to provide the student with information basic to the administration of medication. An emphasis is placed on the mathematics using dimensional analysis method needed to calculate drug dosages. (CTAG)

General Education: GEO2, GEO3, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6, GEO7, GEO8

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Admission into the Practical Nursing Program; Corequisite: PRNS 111; Concurrent: BIOG 115 and ENGL 161

Typically Offered: Fall Semester

PRNS 111, FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING I 10 (17)

An introduction to the role of the practical nurse and basic nursing techniques. Principles of adult growth and development, legal and ethical issues, nursing history and trends are introduced. Principles of medical /surgical nursing are introduced through meeting the needs of the adult clients with health problems related to the reproductive, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, sensory, and integumentary systems. Laboratory and clinical experiences are required. (A special fee will be assessed.)(CTAG)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO3, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6, GEO7, GEO8

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Acceptance into the practical nursing program; Corequisite: PRNS 110: Concurrent: BIOG 115 and ENGL 161

Typically Offered: Fall Semester

PRNS 115, MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING II 11 (19.5)

A continuation of practice in medical surgical nursing through meeting the needs of adult clients with problems related to the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, urinary, hematological systems, the terminally ill, mental illness, community health nursing, and nursing trends. Fluid and Electrolyte balance is discussed along with Intravenous therapy principles and techniques. Laboratory and clinical experience is required. (A special fee will be assessed.)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO3, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6, GEO7, GEO8

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: BIOG 115, PRNS 110, PRNS 111; Concurrent: PSYH 151

Typically Offered: Spring Semester

PRNS 116, MATERNITY NURSING 2 (3.5)

Managing the care of the maternity patient, newborn, and their family in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will focus on the obstetrical patient. Clinical required. (CTAG)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO3, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6, GEO7, GEO8

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: PRNS 115; Corequisite: PRNS 118 and PRNS 120

Typically Offered: Summer Semester

PRNS 118, PEDIATRIC NURSING 2 (2.6)

Managing the care of the child and their family in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will focus on the pediatric patient at the various developmental levels. Clinical and lab required. (A special fee will be assessed.)(CTAG)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO3, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6, GEO7

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: PRNS 115; Corequisite: PRNS 116 and PRNS 120

Typically Offered: Summer Semester

PRNS 120, MANAGEMENT IN GERIATRICS 2 (5)

Capstone course for the practical nursing program. Emphasis with classroom and clinical experiences focus on the management and delivery of health care to the geriatric population in long term, rehab, or acute care settings. (A special fee will be assessed.)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO3, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6, GEO7, GEO8

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: PRNS 115; Corequisite: PRNS 116 and PRNS 118

Typically Offered: Summer Semester