PVN

This course introduces the student to nursing history and trends, nursing ethics, vocational relationships in health care, including the role of the practical and professional nurse, and legal aspects of nursing.

This course introduces the student to basic nursing concepts and principles. The student is given a broad overview of the nurse-client relationship, principles of therapeutic communication, and the cultural diversity of clients. Gerontology will be discussed through death and dying concerns. The steps of the nursing process are presented as the framework for determining and meeting client needs within the scope of practice.

Students practice nursing principles related to meeting the daily needs of clients. The care of the geriatric client is introduced. The nursing process is integrated, with an emphasis on assessment, nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions utilizing standardized nursing language. Nursing skills included are assessment of vital signs, bed and bath of the client, skin care, and standard precautions. Documentation is emphasized in this course, and the student is introduced to computers and the Windows® environment. Basic life support (CPR) is taught to the student.

This course includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra. The metric system, the apothecary system, and conversion between systems is presented. Allied health applications will be discussed.

This course introduces the student to the structure and function of the body. Cells, tissues, organs, and systems are discussed. Directions, geometric plane, and cavities of the body are presented.

This course focuses on dosages, applications, side effects, toxicity, and laboratory tests performed to monitor actions and effects of specific drugs. Calculation exams must be passed with a score of 85 percent.

This course discusses the functions and food sources of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and identifies current recommendations for intake of each. This course discusses the changes in nutrient needs throughout the life cycle and suggestions to ensure adequate nutrition during each stage of life. Students are exposed to standard diets and modifications of diets for disease processes.

This course identifies and discusses all stages in the life span from infancy through late adulthood. A discussion of cultural considerations, types of families, changes affecting modern families, and family patterns and qualities of functional families are included.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with musculoskeletal problems.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with gastrointestinal problems.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with endocrine problems.

A review of the Practical Nursing program with the emphasis on NCLEX questions and the critical thinking necessary for successful completion of the test.

This course focuses on the total aspect of seeking, procuring, and leaving a position. Résumé writing and interviewing skills are emphasized. Interpersonal communication skills are discussed.

This course prepares the student to initiate treatment peripherally; administer parenteral solutions; change I.V. tubings; administer premixed medications; and maintain the patency of peripheral and central lines. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be I.V.-certified.

Provides the nursing student with beginning concepts in medical-surgical nursing for clients across the life span. Students apply the nursing process to provide care to clients with noncomplex health conditions in various settings.

This course emphasizes nursing care of the client and family to assist them in achieving satisfactory and productive ways of coping with daily living and lifestyle changes. The course includes discussion of eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction, anxiety, defense mechanisms, and major mental disorders.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with integumentary problems.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with cardiovascular problems.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with respiratory problems.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with renal/urinary problems.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with neuro-sensory problems.

This course focuses on diseases caused by disorders of the immune system. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with immunodeficiency disorders. The course includes oncology, its disease process, diagnostic procedures, and treatment modalities. Psychosocial aspects of immunodeficiencies and oncology are considered.

This course explores the role of the practical nurse in community settings. Home health, hospice, and skilled nursing are discussed. Students use the nursing process to deliver comprehensive nursing care as a member of the healthcare team.

This course is a study of the childbearing process from pregnancy through birth and the postpartum period. Content reviews the normal pregnancy and stresses the high-risk client within each phase of pregnancy. In addition, it covers the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize the nursing process in the care of the ill child from infancy though adolescence.

This course introduces management principles and prepares the practical nurse for his or her role as a member of the healthcare team.

This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and pharmacological agents used. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in caring for clients with male or female reproductive problems.