PRN 0120C - Practical Nursing Process 2

Credit Hours: 15.8
Prerequisite(s): PRN0000C with C
Corequisite(s): None
Practical Nursing Process 2 (PNP 2) is designed to introduce the concepts of medical and surgical nursing and the nursing process in acute and long-term care settings. The health-illness continuum is covered including pathophysiological processes and medical-surgical interventions. Nursing care of patients with various disorders are discussed. This course encompasses general concepts of pediatric nursing, including health maintenance of the child and family, community resources, role of communicator, teacher, manager, disease prevention, and health promotion. This course continues pharmacological concepts and principles related to the safe administration of therapeutic agents by nurses to patients of all ages. The course is designed to facilitate the students understanding of the mechanisms of drug actions and provide a safe approach to drug administration. Clinical experiences are provided in both a nursing simulated laboratory and various healthcare facilities under faculty supervision.
Post-Secondary Adult Vocational