Practical Nursing (PNE) at Southside Virginia 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 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 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