Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program
Basic Nursing I
Basic Nursing II
College Algebra
College English
EKG Technician
Fundamentals of Computer
General and Systemic Pathology
Geriatric Nursing
Introduction To Health Science
Mathematics for Healthcare Professionals
Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures
Medical Assisting — Clinical Procedures
Medical Assisting — General Procedures
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Surgical Nursing I
Medical Terminology
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Medical-Surgical Nursing III
Medical-Surgical Nursing IV
Microsoft Access XP
Microsoft Excel XP
Microsoft PowerPoint XP
Microsoft Word XP
Obstetric Nursing
Office Procedures and Technology
Pediatric Nursing
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Psychology for Healthcare Professionals

200 hrs
PNC 105

Course Description

An overview of aging, including the trends and issues affecting older adults, will be introduced in this course. It also educates students in modifying basic nursing skills specific to the older population and prepares them to address the psychological and physical needs of the older adult through the nursing process in addition to the adaptation process across all care settings. This course addresses pain management and palliative care for older adults in
both the institutional and the home settings. Other topics to be discussed include sexuality, mobility, safety and mental health. He or she will integrate previous learning relating to the concept of holism, nursing practice, nursing process, multicultural society, and communication. They are expected to utilize critical thinking, the nursing process. adaptation process, nursing skills in addition to management skills as they matriculate through each course. Students are also expected to demonstrate professional growth and to function within the provisions of the Illinois Nursing Act of 2000.

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better.
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Basic Nursing I & IT course
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration

Who Needs to Attend

LPN-admitted students can register for this course.