Basic Nursing Princ & Skills

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This course lays the foundation for the development of a competent, caring, and professional Practical Nurse. The first part of the course contributes to the personal and professional development of the student. Content includes study skills, nursing history, education and organizations; role of the Practical Nurse; healthcare delivery systems, and economics. The second part of the course provides the basic concepts and skills necessary to meet the physiologic, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient. The concepts of the nursing process, critical thinking, caring, communication, culture, and principles of growth and development, legal and ethical concerns and safety are covered first to provide a foundation for patient care. The course continues with the concepts mentioned above interwoven into the knowledge and skills related to physiologic, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient. Special need and procedures are then covered including care of the surgical patient, medication administration, and intravenous therapy. Pre- requisites: BIOL 1434 or BIOL 2214 and 2224. Co-requisites: PN 1005, 1012, 1013, 1023. Lecture 4 hours/ lab 1 hour per week.