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2.00 Credits
Introduces techniques used to administer medications. Includes dosages, diagnostic studies, related medical therapies, and legal responsibilities. Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing program AND CPR for Health Care Providers certification to be maintained throughout enrollment in the program AND [(NAA 100 or equivalent) within the past three years OR active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry] AND Computer Literacy as defined by KCTCS. Prerequisite or Corequisite: [(BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) with a minimum grade of C in each course] OR Consent of PN Coordinator.Minimum C grade. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours); Lab/Clinical: 1 credit (45:1 ratio/45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Introduces dosage calculations and medication administration of commonly used medications. Includes an overview of common drugs, drug classifications, and effects administered in the following modes: oral sublingual, rectal, topical, intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous including IV fluid administration skills. Emphasizes nursing responsibility, accountability, and application of nursing process to drug therapy. Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing program AND CPR for Health Care Providers certification to be maintained throughout enrollment in the program AND [(NAA 100 or equivalent) within the past three years OR active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry] AND Computer Literacy as defined by KCTCS. Prerequisite or corequisite: [(BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 115 or CLA 131 or AHS 120 or OST 103) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) with a minimum grade of C: in each course] Lecture: 3 credits (105 contact hours).
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1.00 Credits
Provides an overview of pharmacological principles, introducing drug calculations, drug classifications and common drugs, as well as effects of medications. Emphasizes nursing responsibility, accountability, and application of nursing process to drug therapy. Prerequisite: NPN 1011 Completion with a C or better. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).
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1.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in regard to medication administration utilizing oral, enteral sublingual, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes. Emphasizes nursing responsibility, accountability, and application of nursing process to drug therapy. Prerequisite: NPN 1111. Completion with a C or better. Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
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1.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in regard to medication administration utilizing the oral enteral, sublingual, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes. Emphasizes nursing responsibility, accountability, and application of nursing process to drug therapy. Prerequisite: NPN 1112 Completion with a C or better. Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
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6.00 Credits
Builds upon the competencies of the advanced nursing assistant and allied health professions to assist in the beginning transition to the role of the Practical Nurse. Areas of study include basic needs and the nursing process across the lifespan, health promotion, illness prevention and basic pharmaco-therapeutics. Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the student will be admitted to the second semester of the Practical Nursing program and will have earned by advanced standing, a total of 10 credit hours in nursing. Prerequisite: Current CPR card for Health Care Providers; Current certification must be maintained throughout the program. Active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry or successful completion of an equivalent nursing course. Completion of an advanced nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical technology, radiography, diagnostic medical sonography, respiratory therapy, physical therapist assistant, or paramedic technology program. Admission into the Practical Nursing Program. (PY 110 & BIO 137 if that option
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3.00 Credits
Applies nursing process to clients experiencing common mental health problems with emphasis on assisting clients to cope with psychological problems throughout the life span - i.e., chemical dependency, violence and other stress and developmental problems related to mental health. Prerequisite: OPTION 1: ((NPN 100 and NPN 105 and NPN 110 and (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) or Consent of PN coordinator. Minimum C grade). Prerequisite or Corequisite: OPTION 2: (NPN 101 and NPN 111 and (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) and (AHS 120 or AHS 115 or OST 103 or CLA 131). Minimum C grade.) OPTION 3: (NPN 106 and NPN 108 and BIO 139 and PSY 223) Minimum C grade. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
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0.75 Credits
Presents the introduction to psychiatric-mental health nursing and the nurse's role in multidisciplinary care. Prerequisite: OPTION 1: ((NPN 100 and NPN 105 and NPN 110 and (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) or Consent). Minimum C grade). Prerequisite or corequisite: OPTION 2: (NPN 101 and NPN 111 and (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) and (AHS 120 or AHS 115 or OST 103 or CLA 131). Minimum C grade.). OPTION 3: (NPN 106 and NPN 108 and BIO 139 and PSY 223) Minimum C grade. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Clinical: 0.25 credits (11.25 contact hours).
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0.75 Credits
Presents the aspects of therapeutic communication and the nurse's role in multidisciplinary care. Prerequisite: ALL OPTIONS: NPN 1251. Minimum C grade. Corequisite or Prerequisite: OPTION 2: (NPN 101 and NPN 111 and (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) and (AHS 120 or AHS 115 or OST 103 or CLA 131). Minimum C C grade.). OPTION 3: (NPN 106 and NPN 108 and BIO 139 and PSY 223) Minimum C grade. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Clinical: 0.25 credits (11.25 contact hours).
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0.75 Credits
Presents the disorders specific to adult issues of interferences with coping/stress tolerance and the nurse's role in multidisciplinary care. Prerequisite: ALL OPTIONS: NPN 1252. Minimum C grade. Corequisite or Prerequisite: OPTION 2: (NPN 101 and NPN 111 and (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223) and (AHS 120 or AHS 115 or OST 103 or CLA 131). Minimum C grade.) OPTION 3: (NPN 106 and NPN 108 and BIO 139 and PSY 223) Minimum C grade. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Clinical: 0.25 credits (11.25 contact hours).
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