NURS 156 - Practical Nursing II

Institution:

Community College of Beaver County

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to care for maternity clients and their newborn babies, pediatric clients, and clients with medical-surgical conditions requiring hospital and/or long term care. The focus of this course is application of the nursing process to adults and children with more complex alterations in physical and emotional needs. Maternal, newborn, and child care are included with an emphasis on family centered care. Cliincal experience is provided to assist the student in the organization of a mulltiple client assignment and in working with the nursing team. The student will continue to administer medications as an integral part of nursing care with the addition of IVBP medications. Students will complete Intravenous Administration Certification during this course. 5-13-7

Credits:

7.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

NURS 151

Corequisites:

PSYC 106

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccbc.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 480-2222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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