PNN - 607 Practical Nursing III

(13 s.h.)

Prerequisite: PNN - 604 Practical Nursing II.
Corequisite: PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology.
Practical Nursing III emphasizes utilization of all components of the nursing process to meet client needs resulting from impairments related to disease processes affecting physical and psychological status of the client. Student’s knowledge and skills continue to be enhanced in the areas of pharmacology, nutrition, mobility, psychosocial concepts, and health maintenance. Concepts of management, legal, and ethical aspects of the nursing profession are presented. A supervised management experience in the long-term care setting allows the student an opportunity to care for a group of clients and apply basic skills in leadership and conflict management. Clinical experiences include medical-surgical and long-term settings.

Lecture Hours: 105
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 270
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 94-110, LPNS-704.