NURS 167 - Preparation for Practical Nurse Certificate II

Institution:

Skagit Valley College

Subject:

Description:

Preparation for a practical nurse certificate. Focuses on nursing care of the individual experiencing commonly occurring alterations in physiological and psychological functioning not addressed in NURS 161, 162, and 163. Visual-auditory, endocrine, neurological and integumentary conditions are included. Leadership, nursing career goals, career opportunities, professional growth, legal responsibilities and principles of time management are also emphasized. Includes socio-cultural and spiritual factors, as well as concepts about pharmacology, nutrition, communication and developmental theory. Prerequisite: NURS 161, 162 , 163. Grade of C or above required in each. Strongly recommended: computer literacy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skagit.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 416-7600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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