List of Courses

Practical Nursing

• PNE 135 Maternal and Child Health Nursing (5 Cr.)

  Examines pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum and newborn care from a family centered approach. Covers complications related to childbearing. Emphasizes growth and development and exploration of common childhood disorders at various stages. Lecture 4 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 7 hours per week.

• PNE 141 Nursing Skills I (3 Cr.)

  Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. PNE 141 Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. PNE 142 Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• PNE 142 Nursing Skills II (2 Cr.)

  Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. PNE 141 Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. PNE 142 Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• PNE 143 Applied Nursing Skills (1 Cr.)

  Applies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

• PNE 145 Trends in Practical Nursing (1 Cr.)

  Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hour per week.

• PNE 155 Body Structure and Function (3 Cr.)

  Studies the structure and function of the body. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• PNE 158 Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (1 Cr.)

  Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior. Lecture 1 hour per week.

• PNE 161 Nursing in Health Changes I (6 Cr.)

  Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 9 hours per week. Total 12 hours per week.

• PNE 162 Nursing in Health Changes II (11 Cr.)

  Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 6 hours per week. Laboratory 15 hours per week. Total 21 hours per week.

• PNE 164 Nursing in Health Changes IV (11 Cr.)

  Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 6 hours per week. Laboratory 15 hours per week. Total 21 hours per week.

• PNE 174 Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (2 Cr.)

  Applies problem-solving skills in preparing and administering medications. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• PNE 175 Introduction to Supervision and Management for Practical Nurses (1 Cr.)

  Addresses skills related to leadership and the management of care of clients in a variety of settings to ensure quality nursing care. Lecture 15 hours per semester.