Course Descriptions

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MUSCATINE

PNN:210 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY (MOD A; 1 CR)

PNN:211 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY (MOD B; 1 CR)

2 cr. CMS

Presents basic principles of pharmacology and their relationship to nursing. Drugs are viewed either as assisting the body in homeostasis, assisting the process of adaptation when change is necessary, or as protection against environmental hazards. From these basic concepts, pharmacological maintenance and regulation of body functions are discussed. Drug categories are discussed according to drug prototypes. This allows students to draw inferences about other drugs in the same category. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities in drug therapy including SAFE administration of ALL drugs.

This course is offered in two modules.

Module A is a prerequisite to Module B.

(39.6 Lec. Hrs.)

PNN:165 NURSING FUNDAMENTALS (MOD A; 5 CR)

PNN:166 NURSING FUNDAMENTALS (MOD B; 5 CR)

10 cr. CMS

This course is the initial course in the nursing curriculum. The course introduces the core concept of caring as it relates to the practice of nursing. This course acquaints the student with the therapeutic use of self in caring for clients across the life span. Additionally, the concepts of health, environment, person and nursing are presented as the supporting structure to practice. The nursing process, critical thinking, communication and adaptation are introduced as contributing concepts that are essential to the art of holistic caring. The course is structured to facilitate acquisition of knowledge, techniques and professional values necessary to basic nursing care. The course includes the psychosocial and interpersonal concerns of the nurse and client in the therapeutic environment. Basic interventions for the client with specific health needs are included. Various health care facilities are used including acute and long term care facilities.

This course is offered in two modules.

Module A is a prerequisite to Module B.

(118.8 Lec. Hrs./237.6 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: PNN:210 is a prerequisite to PNN:166. PNN:165 is a prerequisite to PNN:166.

Co-requisites: BIO:168, PNN:210, PNN:211, PSY:111.

PNN:511 CONCEPTS IN CLINICAL NURSING I (MOD A; 4 CR)

PNN:512 CONCEPTS IN CLINICAL NURSING I (MOD B; 5 CR)

9 cr. CMS

This course builds upon basic concepts and techniques learned in Nursing Fundamentals. It is the second nursing course in the Practical Nursing curriculum. In addition, this course contributes to the foundation of the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on adaptation to common stressors, the resulting health-illness responses and the transformation of caring into therapeutic nursing interventions. A life span approach to health restoration and rehabilitation will be used. The course is structured to integrate prior and concurrent knowledge and techniques. Professional behaviors conducive to a therapeutic environment are emphasized. Clinical experience is provided in acute and long-term care facilities.

This course is offered in two modules.

Module A is a prerequisite to Module B.

(99.0 Lec. Hrs./237.6 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: BIO:168, PNN:210, PNN:211, PNN:165, PNN:166, and PSY:111. PNN:511 is a prerequisite to PNN:512.

Co-requisites: BIO:151, BIO:178 and PSY:121.

PNN:641 TRANSITION TO PRACTICE

6 cr. CS

Transition to Practice is an exit course for practical nurses which builds on concepts taught in previous nursing courses. The concepts of caring, health, environment, person and nursing are closely examined. Emphasis is placed on meeting the spiritual, psychosocial, emotional and physical needs of clients, by the practical nurse team member. In addition, nursing care specific to elderly clients is presented. This course affords the student an opportunity to examine current trends in health care delivery and legislation. Consequently the student will be prepared to assume the role of a licensed practical nurse.

(79.2 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: All previous nursing courses in sequence.

Co-requisites: ENG:105.

ADN:473 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

5 cr. CS

Mental Health Nursing is one of three courses which allow a student to articulate to the associate degree level of nursing education. The course focuses on the maladaptive neuro-biological and behavioral responses of individuals to developmental and situational events throughout the life span. Theoretical concepts are presented to assist the student in developing self awareness, as well as understanding the meaning of behavior of others. The basic philosophical approach emphasizes the intrinsic worth and dignity of all individuals. Mental health nursing principles are presented with emphasis on the concept of caring, therapeutic use of self and the practice of therapeutic communication skills. The focus is on holistic nursing, and because mental health nursing is applicable to every nurse's individual practice, the concepts discussed in this course may be utilized in all clinical nursing settings. Application of specific mental health nursing principles and practice is determined by the nursing diagnosis of the client's psychosocial and behavioral problems. The mental health nursing clinical experience provides an opportunity for the student to utilize the nursing process in a variety of mental health care facilities.

(59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: BIO:151, BIO:168, BIO:178, PNN:210, PNN:211, PNN:165, PNN:166, PNN:511, PNN:512, PSY:111 and PSY:121.

Co-requisites: BIO:186, ENG:105 and SOC:110.

ADN:432 NURSING THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY

5 cr. CS

Nursing the Childbearing Family is one of three courses which allow a student to articulate to the associate degree level of nursing education. The course is designed as a family-centered approach to caring for childbearing clients and families. The student will build on prior learning to apply critical thinking principles while caring for the childbearing family. The concepts of caring, health, environment, person and nursing are closely re-examined as they relate to the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on concepts such as bonding, parenting and the family. Also, patient/client and family teaching are introduced as related to the childbearing years and the neonatal period. The various roles of the professional maternity nurse team member are examined.

(59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: BIO:151, BIO:168, BIO:178, PNN:210, PNN:211, PNN:165, PNN:166, PNN:511, PNN:512, PSY:111 and PSY:121.

Co-requisites: BIO:186, ENG:105 and SOC:110.

ADN:442 NURSING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

5 cr. CS

Nursing of Children and Families is one of three courses that allow a student to articulate to the associate degree level of nursing education. This course focuses on a family-centered approach in the promotion of child and family health. The previously taught concepts are reexamined as related to disorders of children. Emphasis is placed on meeting children's health needs through the concepts of play, parenting and client-family teaching. The various roles of a pediatric professional nurse team member are examined.

(59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: BIO:151, BIO:168, BIO:178, PNN:210, PNN:211, PNN:165, PNN:166, PNN:511, PNN:512, PSY:111 and PSY:121.

Co-requisites: BIO:186, ENG:105 and SOC:110.

ADN:541 CONCEPTS IN CLINICAL NURSING II (MOD A; 6 CR)

ADN:542 CONCEPTS IN CLINICAL NURSING II (MOD B; 7 CR)

13 cr. CS

Focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and therapeutic communication in the care of individuals/groups with a variety of complex health problems. Theoretical concepts and principles underlying health problems during various developmental phases are explored. The nursing student will utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and synthesize previous and concurrent knowledge in the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences are offered in a variety of environmental settings in which a registered nurse may practice. In each area, the role of the registered nurse will be emphasized.

This course is offered in two modules.

(178.2 Lec. Hrs./237.6 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: All previous nursing and support courses in sequence.

ADN:811 COMPREHENSIVE NURSING

5 cr. CS

This is an exit course for associate degree nursing students that builds upon concepts taught in previous nursing courses. The concepts of caring, health, environment, person and nursing are closely examined. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process to meet the health needs of individuals and groups across the life span, focusing particularly on the unique needs of elderly clients. Current patient care management philosophies along with varying leadership styles are presented. The student is provided an opportunity to examine ethical, legal and moral principles that relate to the delivery of nursing care through the examination of current trends and legislation affecting the health care industry. Specific strategies to meet the challenges of role transition from student to professional practitioner are discussed.

(51.0 Lec. Hrs./64.0 Clinical Hrs.)

Prerequisites: All previous nursing and support courses in sequence.

Last Published 10/4/12

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