Practical Nursing (PNE) at Mountain Empire Community College


         
 
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PNE 132 - Care of Maternal and Newborn Clients
Studies normal pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, and the neonate along with complications associated with each phase using a family-centered approach.
Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits
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PNE 143 - Applied Nursing Skills
Applies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
1 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 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 159 - Care of Pediatric Clients
Studies normal and abnormal variations in children from infancy to adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth, development and common childhood disorders using the family-centered approach.
Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits
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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 164 - Nursing in Health Changes IV
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 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