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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in Physics and its applications. The course is designed for individuals with no previous experience in physics. In this course students will learn basic theory and application of classical physics in everyday life, and how to apply that knowledge through problem solving, simulation, and laboratory experiments. Topics to be covered include: linear and rotational motion, vectors, forces and equilibrium, work and energy, momentum, properties of solids, liquids and gases, heat and thermodynamics, and waves and sound. Meets MnTC Goal 3
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4.00 Credits
This course is the first of two courses that cover non-calculus physics topics. These topics include: mechanics, concepts of energy and momentum, basic laws of motion, structure of matter, gas laws, heat and thermodynamics, waves and sound. Meets MnTC Goal 3
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4.00 Credits
Foundations of Practical Nursing provides an introduction to the theoretical foundation for focused-assessment and nursing skills. The student is given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills in the laboratory setting. An introduction to the nursing process provides the student with a beginning framework for decision making. The key concepts of teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, professional identity/behavior, patient/relationship centered care, nursing judgement/evidence based practice, managing care of the individual patient, and informatics/technology are introduced. Prerequisite: acceptance into the PN Program.
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3.00 Credits
Included in this course is information on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects, and contraindications to drug use. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and nursing care related to the safe administration of medications to patients across the life span. Prerequisite: acceptance into the PN Program.
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4.00 Credits
Nursing Care of Adults Health I introduces students to the care of older patients with a focus on health promotion and safety. Emphasis is on common health problems of the adult in restorative and residential facilities as well as safety and end-of-life care. Application of pathophysiology, nutrition and pharmacology are applied to common diseases within each topic area. THEORY TOPICS INCLUDE: Basic alterations in fluid and electrolytes, oxygenation, cardiac output and tissue perfusion, regulation and metabolism, cognition and sensation, immunity, integument, mobility, digestion, elimination, excretion, physical and psychosocial variations, chronic illness, end of life care, environmental safety and emergency preparedness.Prerequisite: acceptance into the PN Program.
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4.00 Credits
Adult Health Nursing II focuses on the care of adults with common medical/surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on physiological disorders that require management in an acute care facility. Application of pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology are applied to co-morbid diseases within each topic area. Prerequisites: PNSG1010, 1355, 1400, 1600.
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4.00 Credits
Clinical I provides the student an opportunity to apply nursing judgement using the nursing process to implement safe, patient/relationship centered care in selected settings. The clinical student demonstrates focused assessments, data collection, implementation of skills learned in the lab setting, documents findings and reinforces teaching plans for individual patients with common problems. The student develops communication and customer service skills working with individual patients and team members. Prerequisite: acceptance into the PN Program.
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4.00 Credits
Clinical II provides the student an opportunity to apply nursing judgement using evidence based care, critical thinking and clinical judgement to implement safe, patient/relationship centered care to individual patients across the lifespan (including maternal/child/pediatric). The clinical student reflects on the value of patient centered care, teamwork and collaboration, informatics, quality improvement, safety, managing care of the individual patient, and nursing judgement/evidence based care in his/her career as a LPN. Prerequisites: PNSG1010, 1355, 1400, 1600.
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1.00 Credits
This course prepares the advanced-standing returning student to continue with clinical courses in the nursing major. Students will have the opportunity to practice nursing skills and will be required to demonstrate competence. Prerequisites: PNSG1100 and PNSG1400.
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2.00 Credits
Psychosocial nursing care focuses on the care of patients with psychiatric and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on common psychiatric and behavioral disorders as well as promoting and maintaining the mental health of individuals. Role and standards of practice for mental health nursing, therapeutic communication skills when working wit psychiatric and behavioral disorders, therapeutic modalities including pharmacotherapeutics, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, chemical impairment and substance abuse, abuse and violence. Prerequisites: PNSG1010 Foundations of Nursing Practice, PNSG1400 Adult Health Nursing I, PNSG 1355 Pharmacology, PNSG 1600 Clinical I.
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