PNU 151 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

Institution:

Quincy College

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Description:

This is a level I concentration course designed to introduce the practical nurse student to contemporary nursing practice. Course content identifies the concepts of communication, client assessment, the role of the practical nurse, healthy psychological and physiological responses of clients across the life span, with a focus on the aging adult client as well as including health promotion strategies. The course content emphasizes the client as a self-care agent. The concepts of self-care requisites and the presence of self-care deficits guide the development of nursing interventions and evaluation. The nursing process is introduced as the framework for identifying the client's bio-psychosocial needs. Theoretical and clinical content focuses on applying basic nursing principles. The course presents concepts of critical thinking, decision making and priority setting based on hierarchy of needs. Admission prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program. Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 149, MAT-100, PNU-101, PNU-111, PNU-131; and PNU-141. 9 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.quincycollege.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 698-1700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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