PNS110 Practical Nursing I

An introductory course which focuses on the foundational skills and principles needed to provide safe, holistic patient-centered care in basic nursing situations. Students will explore methods of optimal health promotion and disease prevention. Content includes the nursing process, therapeutic interventions, culturally sensitive care and the role of the practical nurse in a variety of healthcare settings. (This course requires a minimum of 75 hours of classroom instruction).

Credit Hours

5

Lecture Hours

5

Corequisite

BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and NUR113 Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Program Major Restrictions

Practical Nursing (PN)