PNN-101 Mathematics for Health Profess, 1 cr.
The course emphasizes basic math skills and calculation of drugs and solutions, as well as their use in healthcare settings

PNN-108 Survival Spanish for Nursing, 2 cr.
This course is designed to provide non-Spanish-speaking nursing students and practitioners with functional skills in Spanish. Spanish phrases, commands, and questions practical to daily nursing duties are covered. No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary.

PNN-141 Fund of Nursing Skills Lab, 4 cr.
This course introduces the beginning student to the caring nature of nursing, the development of the nurse-client relationship, principles of therapeutic communication and cultural diversity of clients. Historical, ethical, and legal principles related to the nursing profession are discussed. The nursing process is introduced with an emphasis on assessment, nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions utilizing standardized nursing language. The steps of the nursing process are presented as the framework for determining and meeting client needs within the scope of practice of the practical nurse. In addition, the student acquires knowledge regarding the action, effect, side effects and nursing implications of the major drug classifications and develops safe techniques of drug administration.

PNN-271 Normal Nutrition, 1 cr.
An exploration of current issues related to nutrition including the Dietary Guidelines, the Food Pyramid and new labeling standards. Additional topics include nutrition through the life cycle, religious and cultural aspects of nutrition, and weight control and exercise.

PNN-275 Normal Nutrition, 3 cr.
Provides the student with a basic background of the nutrients essential to maintain the physical and mental well-being of the human body.

PNN-345 Dimensions in Practical Nursing, 2 cr.
In this final course of the Practical Nursing curriculum, the student will explore the role of the practical nurse as a member of the discipline of nursing, coordinator of care and provider of care. Corequisite: PNN-721 

PNN-421 Maternal & Newborn Nursing, 2 cr.
This course is a study of normal pregnancy and childbearing as it occurs within the family structure. Nursing care during normal pregnancy, birth and postpartum period are discussed with an emphasis on the nursing process. Common maternal and newborn complications are included.

PNN-631 Adult & Child Health Nursing, 9 cr.
This course emphasizes the role of the practical nurse in the care of adult and pediatric clients. It includes a study of the body’s adaptation to the common stressors in health and illness. Discussion includes medical and nursing management of specific disorders and conditions requiring surgical intervention. In addition, common disorders of the child from infancy through adolescence are discussed with an emphasis on growth and development.

PNN-632 Nursing Care-Lifespan Clinical, 3 cr.
This course enables the student to practice the basic knowledge and skills necessary to meet the nursing care needs of culturally diverse individuals throughout their lifespan. The student will care for clients on the obstetrics and the medical-surgical units. An introduction to the care of the client in the operating and recovery room will be gained through an observational experience. Ancillary services such as diet therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, x-ray and the laboratory are observed in relation to how they relate to specific client conditions. In addition, the student will explore the role of the nurse and utilization of the nursing process in the long term care setting.

PNN-662   Practical Nursing II, 7cr.
Practical Nursing II continues to examine the concepts of human needs, the nursing process, and caring.  The roles of the practical nurse as (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of the discipline of nursing will continue to be discussed by exploring disease processes and human needs of the adult and older adult.

PNN-663   Practical Nursing III, 4 cr.
Practical Nursing III completes the practical nursing student’s exploration of the concepts of human needs, the nursing process, and caring.  The roles of the practical nurse as (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of the discipline of nursing will be concluded by exploring the areas of family nursing and mental health nursing.  Concepts of leadership, management, and professional development will be explored.  Obtaining licensure, continuing education, and finding employment will be discussed for the practical nursing graduate.

PNN-664   Practical Nursing I, 4 cr.
Practical Nursing I introduces the beginning practical nursing student to the concepts of human needs, the nursing process, and caring utilizing theory and lab practice.  The roles of the practical nurse as (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of the discipline of nursing will be explored.

PNN-665   Practical Nursing I Clinical, 1 cr.
Practical Nursing I Clinical will allow the beginning practical nursing student to meet human needs utilizing the nursing process and displaying caring behaviors.  The student will demonstrate the following roles (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of the discipline of nursing while caring for stable, noncomplex clients in a long term care setting.

PNN-666   Practical Nursing II Clinical, 3 cr.
Practical Nursing II Clinical allows the practical nursing student to meet human needs utilizing the nursing process and displaying caring behaviors.  The student will demonstrate the following roles (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of the discipline of nursing while caring for stable, noncomplex clients in an acute care setting.

PNN-667 Practical Nursing III Preceptorship, 2 cr.
Practical Nursing III Preceptorship is designed to assist the student in transitioning into the role of an entry level practical nurse. Students will work with a preceptor to plan, implement, and evaluate care to assigned patients in a long term care setting.  The student will demonstrate positive communication skills and begin to work as an effective member of the discipline of nursing.

PNN-722 Fund of Nursing Clinical, 2 cr.
Provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate principles and skills learned in the classroom and lab setting. The student develops an awareness of the role of the nurse in caring for stable, noncomplex clients in acute care facilities. Communication skills, documentation and utilization of the nursing process/standardized language are integral parts of the clinical component.