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Practical Nursing Program Practical Nursing The program provides basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences which enables the graduate to give nursing care to indivi dais and groups at the direction of a licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or registered nurse. Furthermore, the student will receive sufficient preparation to qualify for admission to the National Council Licensing Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN Examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Practical Nursing Program — 1300 hours • Anatomy and Physiology I & 11(200 hours)
The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed to help students explore human structure and function on the cellular, tissue and organ levels. Topics to be covered will include an introduction to anatomical terms, histology, and some major body systems. By participating in modeling activities, physiology laboratories, and dissections, the student will understand the organization of these systems and how they are interrelated. Moreover, he/she will be able to relate information discussed in class to current strategies of disease prevention and treatment. Finally, upon completion of this course, the student will develop an appreciation for the compelxity of the human body and how it functions. Pre-requisites Who Needs to Attend Basic Nursing I This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the practical nursing and health care field. It provides introduction to the roles and functions of the nurse. Covered are aspects of vocational adjustments, licensure, certification and current trends in health care. Ethics, legal and cultural issues are discussed. Included are aspects of health and wellness, community based nursing practice, theoretical foundations of nursing practice, nursing roles, cultural diversity, spiritua1ity, and growth and development. This course also incorporates basic knowledge and principles of communication and client education, the application of the nursing process, and principles of nursing documentation. Concepts related to values and ethics, legal aspects, health and illness, and therapeutic interpersonal communication skills are presented. Basic nursing skills are discussed and performed in the laboratory and clinical setting. The principles and practices of medication administration are identified. Clinical experience focuses on the basic care of the adult patient with medical and surgical conditions. Pre-requisites Who Needs to Attend Basic Nursing II Course Description Designed to introduce beginning students to the practical nursing and health care field, this course provides an introduction to the roles and functions of the nurse. Included are aspects of health and wellness, community based nursing practice, theoretical foundations of nursing practice, nursing roles, cultural diversity, spirituality, and growth and development. This course also incorporates basic knowledge and principles of communication and client education, the application of the nursing process, and principles of nursing documentation. Concepts related to values and ethics, legal aspects, health and illness, and therapeutic interpersonal communication skills are presented. Basic nursing skills are discussed and performed in the laboratory and clinical setting. Clinical experience focuses on the basic care of the adult patient with medical and surgical conditions. Pre-requisites Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better Who Needs to Attend
Pharmacology and Medication Administration Course Description This course presents basic pharrnacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to the student. Emphasis is on drug action and drug administration across the life span and the nursing process. Concepts are terminology, classification, and methods of drug administration; safety precautions and documentation; patient education and health promotion. Medical math and complementary therapies are included in the course. Pre-requisites Anatomy & Physiology Who Needs to Attend
Geriatric Nursing 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 Pre-requisites Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better. Who Needs to Attend LPN-admitted students can register for this course. Obstetric Nursing Course Description The focus of this course is on the nursing needs of individuals as they relate to childbearing and children, Experience in preventive, supportive and therapeutic care is offered through clinical experience in the care of the obstetrical patient, newborn child arid adolescent. Students are provided the opportunity to utilize critical thinking, the nursing process, adaptation process nursing skills and management skills in various health care settings. He or she will integrate previous learning relating to the concept of holism, nursing practice, nursing process. multicultural society and communication. The student is 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 minimum grade of “C”
Pediatric Nursing Course Description This course introduces the role of the nurse in meeting the individual needs of the child from infancy through adolescence in health and illness, Beginning assessment and use of the nursing process, adaptation process, basic growth and development, pathophysiology, nutrition, and relevant emotional, cultural and family concepts are integrated throughout. Students are expected to utilize critical thinking, the nursing process. adaptation process, nursing skills in addition to management skills as they matriculate through each course. He or she is 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 minimum grade of “C”. • Anatomy and Physiology Medical-Surgical Nursing I Course Description Pre-requisites Medical-Surgical Nursing II Course Description Pre-requisites Medical-Surgical Nursing III Course Description Pre-requisites Medical-Surgical Nursing IV Course Description This course aids students in focusing on the care of individuals throughout their life span, experiencing the most common disorders interfering with body systems such as neurological, sensory and immunity. Cancer is also studied because of its interferences with all basic needs. He or she will integrate previous learning relating to the concept of holism, nursing practice, nursing process, multicultural society, and communication. Students are expected to utilize critical thinking, the nursing process, adaptation process, nursing skills in addition to management skills as they matriculate through each course. The student is also expected to demonstrate professional growth and to function within the provisions of the Illinois Nursing Act of 2000. Pre-requisites |