Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing Course Descriptions
NUR 103 PN Success 3
This course includes orientation to the PN program, math for medication administration, medical terminology, and strategies to learn and test well.
NUR 106 Foundations of Nursing 4
This course utilizes the nursing standards of practice based on principles of biology, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural to meet the needs of clients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on basic nursing skills, patient safety and therapeutic communication. Concepts and skills are enhanced in subsequent courses.
NUR 117 Pharmacology 4
This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, drug classifications, and the effects of selected medications on the human body. The nursing process is used as the framework for ensuring safe and effective nursing care for clients across the lifespan.
NUR 122 Medical- Surgical Nursing I 4
This course focuses on the effect of disorders of selected systems throughout the lifespan and applies the nursing process in meeting basic needs. Health promotion and maintenance, rehabilitation and continuity of care are emphasized. The role of the practical nurse is incorporated throughout.
NUR 126 Foundations of Nursing Clinical 2
This course explores the art and science of nursing in this clinical course. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, cultural and spiritual awareness, communication, data collection, performance of basic nursing skills, and documentation. Principles of safe medication administration are introduced.
NUR 127 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical 3
Simulated and actual care situation of selected systems throughout the life span, utilizing acute and long-term care settings. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
NUR 150 Gerontology 2
This course is designed to explore issues related to the aging adult using the nursing process as the organizing framework. Also discussed are the impact of ageism, alterations in physiological and psycho-social functioning, and the role of the practical nurse in caring for older adult clients.
NUR 156 Mental Health Nursing 2
This course explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the mental health client.
NUR 157 Maternal Child Nursing 2
This course focuses on pre- and post-natal maternal nursing care, as well as, the care of children from infancy to adolescence. Emphasis is given to normal reproduction and frequently occurring biological, cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the child-bearing and child-rearing family.
NUR 159 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 4
This course focuses on the effect of disorders of selected systems throughout the lifespan using the nursing process in meeting basic needs. Prevention, rehabilitation and continuity of care are emphasized. The role of the practical nurse is incorporated throughout.
NUR 162 Critical Thinking in Nursing II 2
This course focuses on developing a deeper understanding of nursing process and critical thinking in the work environment using scenarios, case studies, practice tests, and ATI test performance.
NUR 163 Leadership & Management 2
This course instructs students in skills related to seeking and maintaining a nursing position. The course focuses on the skills needed to set and meet goals within a workplace setting including management, delegation, evaluation, time and resource management within the scope of practice of the LPN in Kansas, Legal and ethical standards are presented as guides to behaviors of the nurse.
NUR 168 Maternal Child Nursing Clinical 1
This clinical course applies concepts from Maternal Child I. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process and meeting the basic needs of the maternal child client.
NUR 170 Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical 3
This experience uses simulated and actual care situations of selected systems throughout the lifespan, utilizing acute adn long-term care settings. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical decision-making skill development. Principles of leadership for the practical nurse will be implemented, as well as multi-task management skills for transition as a practical nurse.
NUR 172 Clinical Simulation 1
This clinical course uses both moderate and high fidelity manikins in a variety of clinical situations designed to give students a safe environment to test clinical understanding and competence.
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