2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PN 104B - Practical Nursing Fundamentals


Credits: 5
Description
Introduction into the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse, basic nursing concepts, the nursing process, legal and ethical responsibilities and communication. Applies basic nursing skills, mental health concepts, medication administration skills, calculation skills and legal and ethical responsibilities of the practical nurse in the care of the client with stable health care needs. Develops intravenous therapy skills. Clinical experience in long-term or sub-acute care setting.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered basic nursing care to diverse patient populations and cultures across the lifespan within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  2. Identify opportunities for quality improvement processes and improving care of adult patient populations.
  3. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and understand the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse when providing basic patient care.( Human Relations)
  4. Use information management systems and patient care technology to communicate, update knowledge, avoid error, and support decision making.
  5. Provide basic care to diverse adult patients with multi-system health problems utilizing the primary components of clinical reasoning to promote health, as well as psychosocial and physiologic integrity.
  6. Identify management, legal, ethical, and professional standards in practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse while providing basic care to adult patients.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program



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