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Practical Nursing (PNN)
PNN-115 Introduction to Nursing
4 credits—Introduction to Nursing is the initial course for the student entering the profession of nursing and begins with an introduction to the history of nursing and nursing as a profession. Components of the nursing process are described and utilized with implementation of nursing informatics. The student will learn aspects of infection control, hygiene, safety, body alterations, therapeutic communication, cultural competence, and healthcare prevention.
Lecture Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO 168 and BIO-173. Minimum grade of C- in ENG-105.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-116 and PNN-122. Minimum grade of Pass in PNN-117.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$870.00
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$900.00
PNN-116 Introduction to Nursing Skills Lab
2 credits—This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate the practical application of basic nursing skills. There is emphasis on the critical elements of nursing procedures and the scientific rationale for performing the procedures correctly.
Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-168 and BIO-173. Minimum grade of C- in ENG-105.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115 and PNN-122. Minimum grade of Pass in PNN-117.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$2,203.00
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$2,300.00
PNN-117 Nursing Clinical I
1 credits—This course provides students with an introduction to clinical nursing. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a basis for clinical decision-making. Nursing professionalism and basic nursing skills are introduced.
Clinic Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-168 and BIO-173. Minimum grade of C- in ENG-105.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$417.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$325.00
PNN-118 Nursing Clinical II
1 credits—This course provides students with a continuation of clinical nursing. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a basis for clinical decision making and development of critical thinking. Nursing professionalism standards are reinforced and basic essential nursing skills such as SBAR hand off report, data analysis and trends are introduced.
Clinic Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$217.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$225.00
PNN-122 Introduction to Pharmacology
2 credits—This course introduces students to the basic principles of pharmacology and medication administration. The course will focus on the safe use, pharmacological principles, indications, and nursing implications related to drug therapy when caring for individuals and families across the life span. General characteristics of selected medications including pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, side effects, adverse effects, contraindications, administration, and client education will be discussed.
Lecture Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-168 and BIO-173. Minimum grade of C- in ENG-105.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115 and PNN-116. Minimum grade of Pass in PNN-117.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$510.00
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$600.00
PNN-214 Basic Health Alterations A
3 credits—This course builds on concepts learned in previous coursework from bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing as well as from current evidence-based literature. Emphasis is placed on applying the nursing process to clients and families across the life span in a variety of settings. The content is organized according to body systems, focusing on nursing implications for clients with predictable health problems as well as related health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Systems included in this course are cardiovascular, hematology/oncology, fluids/ electrolytes, integumentary, gastrointestinal, and urinary/male reproductive.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Grade of P in PNN-117. Complete one of the following math courses with grade of C- or transfer equivalent: MAT-102, MAT-110, MAT-122, MAT-128, MAT-134, MAT-156, MAT-210, MAT-216, or MAT-219.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in BIO-151. Grade of P in PNN-218.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$652.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$675.00
PNN-215 Basic Health Alterations B
3 credits—This course builds on concepts learned in previous coursework from bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing as well as from current evidence-based literature. Emphasis is placed on applying the nursing process to clients and families across the life span in a variety of settings. The content is organized according to body systems, focusing on nursing implications for clients with predictable health problems as well as related health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Systems included in this course are respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal, neurological, sensory, pain, and immune disorders.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117 and PNN-118.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-319. Minimum grade of P in PNN-221.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$652.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$675.00
PNN-216 Health Promotion & Maintenance Across the Lifespan
2 credits—This course builds on concepts learned in previous coursework from bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing as well as from current evidence-based literature. Exemplars from maternal-child nursing and mental health nursing will be used in demonstrating the integration of principles of the nursing process and healthcare agencies. Cultural, ethical, and legal challenges will be discussed.
Lecture Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-102, MAT-110, MAT-121, MAT-128, MAT-134, MAT-156, MAT-210, MAT-216, or MAT 219, or equivalent placement score.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117 and PNN-118.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$435.00
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$450.00
PNN-218 Nursing Clinical III
1 credits—This clinical course provides opportunities for students to incorporate concepts from course work in bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, nursing and current evidence-based literature to provide safe, competent care of adult clients experiencing common basic alterations in body systems. The course utilizes the nursing process in order to achieve best practice outcomes in a medical/surgical setting. Particular emphasis is placed on concepts of holistic care, client education and critical thinking for cardiovascular, hematology/oncology, fluids/electrolytes, integumentary, gastrointestinal, urinary/male reproductive health alterations.
Clinic Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115 and PNN-116. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$217.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$225.00
PNN-219 Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab
2 credits—This course provides practical application of basic nursing skills while incorporating concepts learned in previous coursework from bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing as well as from current evidence-based literature. Students learn, practice and demonstrate basic nursing skills competency in skills. Emphasis is on the critical elements of nursing procedures and the scientific rationale for performing the procedures correctly.
Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-214. Minimum grade of P in PNN-218.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$475.00
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$550.00
PNN-221 Nursing Clinical IV
1 credits—This clinical course provides opportunities for students to incorporate concepts from course work in bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, nursing and current evidence-based literature to provide safe, competent care of adult clients experiencing common basic alterations in body systems. The course utilizes the nursing process in order to achieve best practice outcomes in a medical/surgical setting. Particular emphasis is placed on concepts of holistic care, client education and critical thinking for respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal, neurological, sensory, pain, and immune disorders health alterations.
Clinic Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117 and PNN-118.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-219. Minimum grade of P in PNN-215.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$217.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$225.00
PNN-319 Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing Leadership
2 credits—This course is an overview of the role of the licensed practical nurse and introduces students to legal and ethical requirements, scopes of practice, career opportunities, and job searches. Preparation for the licensing exam is also included.
Lecture Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-115, PNN-116, and PNN-122. Minimum grade of P in PNN-117 and PNN-118.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in PNN-214, PNN-215, PNN-216, and PNN-219.
Course Type: Technical
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$468.00
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$483.00