PNR 131 - Introduction to Self Care and Nursing for Practical Nurses

Institution:

Holyoke Community College

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Description:

An introduction to the role of the practical nurse in assisting to identify and meet the self-care needs of individuals, patients, families or significant others. The primary emphasis is the Universal Self-Care Requisites. Opportunities will be provided to learn and to begin to use the health/helping nursing focus to determine appropriate nursing interventions. Content will include family theory and dynamics, diversity, communication skills, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, teaching-learning theory, problem-solving process, levels of prevention and caring behaviors. Clinical experience is provided in area hospitals, long-term care facilities and other community health care agencies. Prerequisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program Co-requisite: BIO 111, PSY 110, PNR 130, PNR 132, NUR 100 or permission of the Department of Nursing. 4 class hours; 12 clinical laboratory hours

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 552-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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