Practical Nursing - North Iowa Area Community College

Practical Nursing I provides an orientation of the history of nursing, ethical and legal principles, dosage calculation, and the role of the practical nurse in the health community. Introduction to basic nursing assessment relating to safety and comfort while utilizing the nursing process to identify and meet client needs throughout the life span. Students will be instructed in documentation and communication skills. Instruction in implementation of medical asepsis and safety when performing basic nursing skills. Students will apply, practice, and demonstrate the skills taught in the college laboratory. Practical Nursing II continues to utilize the nursing process with emphasis on implementation in meeting client needs resulting from physical and psychological impairments. Pharmacology, diet modification, psychosocial concepts, disease process, and health maintenance are incorporated into the student’s knowledge and skills. Introduction of concepts and care of the obstetric, newborn, and pediatric client. The student will continue to practice advanced skills in the college lab as well as clinical experiences in long-term care, pediatrics, medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, and community settings. Practical Nursing III continues to utilize the nursing process with emphasis on implementation in meeting client needs resulting from physical and psychological impairments. Pharmacology, diet modification, psychosocial concepts, disease process, and health maintenance are incorporated into the student’s knowledge and skills. Introduction of concepts and care of the obstetric, newborn, and pediatric client. The student will continue to practice advanced skills in the college lab as well as clinical experiences in long-term care, pediatrics, medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, and community settings.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Institution:
North Iowa Area Community College
Project Name:
Iowa's Information Technology Healthcare Utilities and Manufacturing Network
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Debriefing Guide for Faculty, Faculty and Staff Training in Simulation, General Pre briefing guide Spring 18, Health Sim Center Confidentiality Agreement, Instructor usage contract, Learner Usage Contract North Iowa Area Community College (2), Scenario Evaluation Form for Participants Spring 2018, Scenario Evaluation Form Spring 18 instructor, Syllabus - PN1 Summer 2017, Syllabus - PN2, Syllabus - PN3 Revised 11-2017, Practical Nursing

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
N/A
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 Semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Healthcare

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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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