PNP 101 - Practical Nursing I

13 Credit Hours

This course emphasizes fundamental practical nursing principles and skills needed for holistic care of clients. Assessment via the nursing process, problem identification, and communication skills necessary for therapeutic care are emphasized. Sensitivity to the client’s culture, spiritual, and age-related needs are incorporated. This course focuses on individual and community health promotion and disease prevention concepts. Geriatric and mental health nursing is also addressed. Nursing care of adults experiencing alterations of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and genitourinary systems is included.

Prerequisite(s): ORI 103, COM 031 or ESL 030, MAT 030, BIO 120 or BIO 150, CHE 120. All prerequisites require a grade of “C” or higher; current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals, completion of selective admissions procedure.

Corequisite(s): PNP 110 [Fee]

Semesters Offered: Spring