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Instructor

HomePractical Nurse

 

Practical Nursing Program Objective:

The objective of the program is to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses to care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, or in other health care settings.

 

Practical Nursing Program Description:

The program’s content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, mental health, obstetric, gynecology, maternity, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.

DISCLOSURE: Students will need to pass the NCLEX in order to become licensed. The school itself does not conduct the testing or license the student.The student will not be automatically licensed when they graduate.

 
Practical Nursing Program Course Descriptions ▪ 1,350 Clock Hours

 

Medical Terminology is designed to develop in the students a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations.

By relating terms of body systems, students identify proper uses of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances students’ ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in healthcare

This course focuses on use of nursing and related concepts by practical nurses as providers of care and members of discipline in collaboration with health team members.

In this course students will learn how to use interpersonal relationship skills to communicate effectively with other health team members.

Emphasis is placed on the Concepts of Adult Learning; Communication; Professionalism; Nursing Ethics and Law; Wellness; Holistic Care; and Health Care Delivery Systems. Includes 4 hours of HIV/AIDS training.

Nursing assistants make valuable contributions in providing health care. Nursing assistants are trained to care for people who are ill or need help in caring for themselves.

The care given is always under the guidance and supervision of licensed health care providers such as nurses or physicians.

Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing is the study of the structures and functions of the human body.

The areas studied will be an integration of biology and chemistry and will include, but are not limited to: Organization of the Body; Chemical Basis for Life; Cells & Tissues; Integumentary System; Skeletal System; Muscular System; Nervous System; Endocrine System; Blood, Circulatory System; Lymphatic and Immune System; Respiratory System; Digestive System and Metabolism; Urinary System, and Reproductive System. The course may include laboratory experiences

This course is an introduction to nursing care. Topics include safety; asepsis; focused assessment; documentation; nursing process; admission, transfer and discharge; pain, comfort and sleep; geriatric care; basic nutrition; mobility; care of the dying patient; therapeutic procedures and surgery; wound care; heat and cold; phlebotomy; respiratory care; urinary care; digestive care and skills competency.

Emphasis will be given to the practical nursing student developing critical thinking skills, interpersonal relationships skills, recognizing legal/ethical responsibilities, acting as a patient advocate, maintaining positive patient/colleague relationships, and by implementing appropriate standards of care

This course provides instruction in basic pharmacology and medication administration skills, including IV therapy, as well as skills needed for safe and effective medication administration.

A brief introduction to fluid and electrolyte balance will be included. Content includes components of medication preparation and administration including the essential knowledge needed to adequately contribute to the assessment and evaluation of the effect of medication on clients across the lifespan.

This course is designed to give basic understanding of medications. Emphasis is on the importance of knowledge of drugs, their use and accuracy in administration. Legal implications and the role of the practical nurse in medication administration are included in this course

The Medical Surgical I course addresses disorders while incorporating concepts from previous courses. This course focuses on deviations of health in adults. Student will learn how the nursing process guides the holistic care of the individual.

The body systems included in this course are: Integumentary; Musculoskeletal; Respiratory; Cardiac; Vascular, Hematology and Immune. Adult Medical Surgical Clinical focuses on utilization of the nursing process in caring for acute care patients.

The emphasis will be on prioritization, decision-making, time management and critical thinking appropriate to the LPN’s scope of practice. As the student progresses, more complex patient situations will be presented, and they will begin to function in a role independent of the instructor

Medical Surgical Nursing II continues to address disorders while incorporating concepts from previous courses. This course focuses on deviations of health in adults.

Student will learn how the nursing process guides the holistic care of the individual. The body systems included in this course are: Sensory: Neurology; Digestive; Endocrine; Urinary; Reproductive and Oncology. Advanced Adult Medical Surgical Clinical is a continuation of the utilization of the nursing process in caring for acute care patients.

The student will care for multiple patients during this clinical rotation. The emphasis will be on prioritization, decision- making, time management and critical thinking appropriate to the LPN’s scope of practice. As the student progresses, more complex patient situations will be presented, and they will begin to function in a role independent of the instructor.

Maternal Newborn Nursing is designed to familiarize the student with the holistic approach to care for the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum patient and the neonate.

The normal processes of conception, fetal development, labor and delivery, postpartum period, and family involvement will be included.

The course includes the care of the normal patient and newborn as well as those with complications.

The PN student will participate in the nursing care of the expected mother and the delivery of the infant.

The PN student will reduce the patient’s potential for developing complications or health problems related to treatments, procedures or existing conditions of pregnancy and childbirth and provide the mother and newborn patient care labor, during delivery and post-partum.

Pediatric Nursing course expands upon the concepts learned in Medical Surgical Nursing to address disorders specific to pediatric patients.

The student will be able to relate normal growth and development, concepts of wellness and needs of the hospitalized child. The physical, emotional, social needs of the pediatric patient and their family will be explored..

This course presents an introduction to Mental Health Nursing. The course provides an introduction into mental health care and prevalent mental health disorders.

The practical/vocational nurse provides care that assists with promotion and support of the emotional, mental, and social well-being of clients.

Terms such as abuse/neglect, behavioral management, coping mechanisms, chemical dependencies, crisis interventions, cultural awareness, grief and loss, stress management, support systems will be covered..

This course provides the student with knowledge of the individuals, families, and community as well as the nursing implication of health maintenance.

Students will study the various of Community Nursing in either the hospital, community center, outpatient clinics as well as assisting in community health assessment.

This course provides concepts related to the transition from student to licensed practical nurse. Leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and delegation skills are enhanced as the student functions in the role of team leader.

The course will prepare the student to independently assume the role of the LPN in professional practice; a preceptor rotation assists in the completion of this transition.