PNUR 2012 - Advanced Concepts of Practical Nursing I

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Practical Nursing

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

6 Credit(s)
This course builds on the basic nursing knowledge gained in PNUR 1012 and PNUR 1030. Emphasis is placed upon content relating to interferences with meeting basic human needs of safety and protection, nutrition and elimination, sensory perception, and oxygenation throughout the life cycle. Focus will be upon utilization of the nursing process. Content includes presentation and study of drug categories that are related to common health problems. The role of the practical nurse in drug administration is emphasized. Principles of therapeutic nutrition are integrated throughout the course. Practical application of this information is achieved through clinical experience at in-patient facilities and various community health venues. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PNUR 1012 , PNUR 1030 , BIOL 1730 , BIOL 1101 ;

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOL 1550 , PNUR 2012C

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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