PNC Practical Nursing (PNC)

This course focuses on the beginning knowledge and skills that form the foundation of basic nursing care. Some of the topics included are hygiene, vital signs, medical asepsis, health and wellness, communications, the basic principles of nutrition as it relates to wellness and the promotion of health, developmental changes as they occur from young adulthood to senescence, and gender identity/sexual orientation. The student applies classroom theory of basic nursing skills to both the practice and clinical laboratory settings. This course also presents ethical, legal, and social issues that will affect the practical nurse during his/her nursing career. A study of nursing history and current health care trends is presented to give a sense of heritage and future. CTAG CTLPRN001 approved, effective spring 2022 ITAG approved ITLPRN001, effective summer 2022

This course is an introduction into pharmacology. Topics include the history of drugs, the legal aspects of medication administration, pharmacodynamics, math calculations, intravenous drip rates, and the basic principles for preparing and administering medications. CTAG CTLPRN001 approved, effective spring 2022 ITAG approved ITLPRN001, effective summer 2022

This course builds on basic nursing knowledge. Topics such as immunity; catheterizations and irrigations; death and dying; and the care of the HIV, surgical, cancer, and mental health patient are discussed using the nursing process to identify appropriate nursing interventions. In addition, this course prepares the student to be certified in intra-venous (IV) therapy covering topics such as understanding the rules and laws governing infusion practices for LPN’s in Ohio, initiating and maintaining an IV infusion, complication of IV infusions, and considerations for the geriatric population. Skills necessary to implement identified nursing interventions will be taught in the practice laboratory. Clinical experience will be offered in adult acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities. CTAG CTLPRN001 approved, effective spring 2022 ITAG approved ITLPRN001, effective summer 2022

This course focuses on the role of the practical nurse in the preparation and administration of medications. The classifications of medications will be taught focusing on the pathophysiology, nursing implications, and patient/family teaching. Issues related to self-medication will also be discussed. During the practice laboratory, the student will have the opportunity to prepare and administer medications using the theory base that has been presented.

This course focuses on nursing care of patients with disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and the genitourinary systems. Each system is studied through the collection of data using the nursing process to observe patient behavior, plan patient care, identify nursing interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.

This course focuses on the nursing care of patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal, sensory, and reproductive systems as well as the nursing care of individuals during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Nursing care of newborn and pediatric patients with a focus on growth and development from infancy through adolescence is discussed. Common pediatric conditions and the impact of change/crisis on the family’s ability to adapt are included in the clinical component. This course also prepares the student for the NCLEX State Board of Nursing test.