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Program Guide

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PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1101 Practical Nursing Concepts and Skills I 10 credit hours Fundamental concepts and skills used by the Practical Nurse when caring for adult and elderly patients with normal and common health problems requiring medical/surgical interventions in a variety of health care settings. Application of the nursing process for health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and supporting a dignified death. Skills and techniques developed and demonstrated in nursing skills laboratory and clinical setting. Includes the administration of medications and intravenous therapy in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Admission into the Practical Nursing Program and Psychology 2237 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent (4 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1102 Pharmacology for the Practical Nurse 4 credit hours Concepts and skills related to the role of the Practical Nurse in the administration of medications and intravenous therapy to patients across the life span. Includes content about medications necessary for safe and effective patient care. Emphasis is placed on special considerations for the geriatric patient. Prerequisite: Admission into the Practical Nursing Program and Psychology 2237 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1103 Practical Nursing Concepts and Skills II 5 credit hours Concepts and skills required of the Practical Nurse when caring for adults and elderly patients requiring mental health interventions and for the childbearing family and children in a variety of health care settings. Application of the nursing process for health promotion and maintenance, and disease prevention. Skills and techniques developed and demonstrated in the clinical setting. Includes administration of medications and intravenous therapy. Prerequisite: Practical Nursing 1101 and 1102 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent (3 lecture hours, 6 clinical hours)

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1104 Practical Nursing Concepts and Skills III 7 credit hours Advanced concepts and skills involved in the role of the Practical Nurse when caring for patients across the lifespan with normal and common health care problems in a variety of health care settings. Skills and techniques developed and demonstrated in the nursing skills laboratory and clinical setting. Includes the administration of medications and intravenous therapy in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Practical Nursing 1103 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in Practical Nursing 1105 and 1106 (4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 6 clinical hours)

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1105 Practical Nurse Role Transition 5 credit hours Integration of all concepts and skills taught in the previous nursing courses looking at more complex patient situations and nursing care. Skills and techniques are perfected in the clinical setting. Includes the administration of medications and intravenous therapy. Issues related to transition from student to practicing nurse. Includes a review for National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) and strategies for success. Prerequisite: Practical Nursing 1103 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in Practical Nursing 1104 and 1106 (2 lecture hours, 9 clinical hours)

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1106 Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing 3 credit hours Current nursing and health care issues and trends affecting Practical Nursing. Covers ethics and legal aspects of Practical Nursing practice. Comprehensive review of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Prerequisite: Practical Nursing 1103 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in Practical Nursing 1104 and 1105 (3 lecture hours)

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