Practical Nursing (PNE) at Danville Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- PNE 135 - Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Examines pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and newborn care from a family centered approach. Covers complications related to childbearing. Emphasizes growth and development and exploration of common childhood disorders at various stages.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
5 credits - PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing
- Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - PNE 146 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
- Introduces students to practical nursing history, legal and ethical aspects, and current trends. Teaches nursing knowledge and skills with emphasis on meeting basic patient needs. Utilizes nursing process. Provides learning experiences through classroom instruction, laboratory practices, and supervised clinical experience.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 14 hours per week.
6 credits - PNE 151 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Studies etiology, symptoms, prescribed treatment, and experiences in the nursing care of patients with selected disorders. Selects learning experiences to correlate related patient care with classroom instruction whenever possible. Provides observational experiences when available.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - PNE 152 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Studies etiology, symptoms, prescribed treatment, and experience in the nursing care of patients with selected disorders.Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-9 hours per week.
4-5 credits - PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function
- Studies the structure and function of the body.Lecure 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - PNE 161 - Nursing in Health Changes I
- Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.Lecture 2-4 hours. Laboratory 6-15 hours. Total 10-17 hours per week.
6-7 credits - PNE 162 - Nursing in Health Changes II
- Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.Lecture 4-6 hours. Laboratory 12-21 hours. Total 18-25 hours per week.
10-11 credits - PNE 163 - Nursing in Health Changes III
- Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9-15 hours. Total 14-19 hours per week.
8-9 credits - PNE 173 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
- Studies history, classification, sources, effects, uses and legalities of drugs. Teaches problem solving skills used in medication administrations. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - PNE 174 - Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
- Applies problem solving skills in preparing and administering medications.Lecture 0-1 hour. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
1-2 credits - PNE 181 - Clinical Experience I
- Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Part I of II.Laboratory 15-18 hours per week.
5 credits - PNE 182 - Clinical Experience II
- Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Part II of II.Laboratory 15-18 hours per week.
5-6 credits - PNE 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits