Schedule
Mon-Tue, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1/15/2013 - 5/9/2013) Location: HOSP HOSP HOSP
Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/15/2013 - 5/9/2013) Location: MAIN 3 217
Thu-Fri, 8:30 AM - 11:50 AM (1/15/2013 - 5/9/2013) Location: MAIN 3 121
Description
PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in PNC 101.
**Clinical hours are subject to change based on agency availability**
This course emphasizes the role of the Practical Nurse in the health care delivery system. Students care for adults with uncomplicated medical/surgical disorders. Emphasis is placed on the unique aspects of caring for the older adult. Drug and diet therapies are integrated. Stages of growth and development for the adult and older adult are explored. Basic mental health concepts are introduced. Students learn to distinguish caring behaviors among professionals, recognize culturally sensitive nursing care and use the nursing process to problem-solve. Adult and geriatric clients in acute and long-term clinical setting are utilized. Clinical and nursing skills lab components are designed to correlate with classroom instruction.