Practical Nursing - North Iowa Area Community College
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Keywords
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
Project
Iowa's Information Technology Healthcare Utilities and Manufacturing Network
Authors
Dodd, Shannon
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Institution
North Iowa Area Community College
Industry Partner
N/A
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
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.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent