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2.00 Credits
The theory of purposes, doses, properties, actions and reactions associated with specific drugs in relation to diseases. Drugs are presented with effects to the various body systems. Formulas for conversion of measures from the apothecary to the Metric System, as well as formulas for calculations of dosages for infants and children are reinforced during this course. Prerequisite: LPN 1102 Pharmacology I and all previous term courses. This course is a prerequisite to all subsequent term courses.
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5.00 Credits
This course is prepared to instruct the student in the nursing management of the adult patient. The methods of determining the diagnosis and treatment of diseases are outlined in the first unit. Suggestions as to the nursing care approach are made. This course is arranged according to body systems most closely associated with the symptom. The units are listed according to body systems dealing with specific disease. Nutrition, pharmacology and basic skills are reinforced with the study of the disorders. Nursing process is better enhanced by correlating assessment, planning, and intervention of the necessary skills and understanding how nutrition and pharmacological aspects effect the treatment of the patient. Prerequisites: All previous term courses. This course is a prerequisite to all subsequent term courses.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the principles of nursing from infancy through adolescence. The study includes the behavior of the well and the sick child and the essential needs, special care, and nursing problems appropriate to this age group. The role of the parents and family centered care is incorporated in this study. Prerequisite: LPN 2402, all previous term courses. This course is a prerequisite to all subsequent term courses.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to include common conditions of mental health and mental illness, prevention of such conditions, and the diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients suffering from abnormal mental and emotional responses. Prerequisite: All previous term courses.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Medical Surgical Nursing I and will include an in-depth study of the concepts of illness and nursing care in acute, subacute, or convalescent stages of illness with integration of pharmacological, nutritional, and communication theories. The units are listed according to body systems dealing with specific diseases. Prerequisite: LPN 2105 Medical Surgical Nursing I course and all previous term courses.
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11.00 Credits
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on total patient care. As the student progresses through the course, patient assignment load will increase to develop time management skills and assist the student in the transition from student role to Licensed Practical Nurse role. Students will continue to deliver individualized nursing care by working closely with the licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the area in which they are seeking employment. Students will be writing their own learning objectives to direct their learning experiences. Prerequisite: All previous term courses.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Pharmacology II and will include the indepth study of pharmacology related to various body systems with integration of medical surgical conditions, nutrition, and communication theories. Dosage calculations are reinforced during this course. Prerequisite: LPN 2102 Pharmacology II and all previous term courses.
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2.00 Credits
This course includes the modern aspects of maternity nursing with emphasis on normal obstetrics. The components of maternity nursing care are anatomy and physiology, communication skills, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, family planning, and care of the newborn. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. This course is a prerequisite to LPN 2202 Nursing Care of Children and all subsequent term courses.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to fundamental algebraic concepts. Algebraic topics include real numbers, linear equations, linear inequalities, integral exponents, polynomials, factoring, and graphing linear equations. (Credit earned not applicable toward a degree.)
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3.00 Credits
Arithmetic, including fractions and percents, will be reviewed. The use of formulas and calculators will be treated. Exercises to prepare for the concept of algebraic variables will be worked. Linear equations will be solved. Applications problems will appear throughout. (Credit earned not applicable toward a degree.)
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