NUR 1050 - Adaptation and Practices-PN

Institution:

Prince George's Community College

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Description:

8 Credits This course includes the multifaceted approach to health promotion of children and adults with complex health needs. Nursing interventions for the patient with complex health problems in the areas of safe and effective care, psychosocial adaptation, and physiological adaptation are included. The nursing role is developed with emphasis on health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention. Selected clinical practices in the community and acute care settings allow the student to analyze and synthesize valuable skills and knowledge. Content also includes transition into practice, issues of the nursing profession, roles of the practical nurse and NCLEX-PN preparation. This is the culminating experience course for the PN program. Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of NUR 1000, NUR 1020, NUR 1030, NUR 1040 and completion of all other general education requirements for LPN certificate. 10 weeks: 6 class/18 clinical/4.5 lab hours. (Offered summer only)

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pgcc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 336-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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