PN 103 - Practical Nursing III

7 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): PN 102, PN 102C

Corequisite(s): PN 103C

Course Description: Continues the application of the nursing process and practical nursing scope specific to foundations of oncology, immune disorders, HIV, reproduction, maternity, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurological and renal/urinary nursing. In addition, leadership and trends in practical nursing are considered, and the NCLEX-PN application process is discussed. Within the organizing framework of the concepts of the individual, society, health and the nursing process, an integrated approach is used that considers pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, pharmacology, psychosocial and spiritual needs and culture across the life span. Nursing care provided by the student in clinical situations (PN 103C ) takes place primarily in long-term care settings with selected specialty experiences in the maternity and/or other units of local hospitals. Clinical is graded on a pass/no pass basis.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Research and describe the pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing interventions in caring for the client with cancer, immune disorders, and selected conditions of the orthopedic, neurological, renal and reproductive systems. (ILO: Information literacy)
CLO#2: Use therapeutic communication skills in the development of therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
CLO#3: Describe the appropriate care for the woman and family during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
CLO#4: Describe appropriate nursing care of the mother with an uncomplicated labor, delivery, and postpartum period in a maternity department.
CLO#5: Describe appropriate nursing care for the full-term, uncompromised neonate.
CLO#6: Discuss/identify behaviors appropriate for developmental stages in infancy through toddler, and pharmacological considerations in caring for the pediatric client.
CLO#7: Accurately calculate drug dosages and administer medications.
CLO#8: Identify the practical nurse’s scope of practice in collaboration with members of the health care team in data collection, contributing to the client plan of care, providing and evaluating client care.
CLO#9: Describe trends for practical nursing in the future, considering societal changes, roles, and technical advances.
CLO#10: Demonstrate increasing aptitude in recognizing, defining and functioning within the accepted roles of practical nursing, especially provider of care, member within the discipline of nursing and including the leadership role of the LPN in long-term care settings.
CLO#11: Demonstrate competency and safety in the provision of nursing care and in technical skills; adhere to facility and nursing program policies, e.g. attendance, working as member of a team, responding to feedback unemotionally and non-defensively, acting ethically and within scope of practice, utilization of standard precautions throughout the program.