Practical Nursing (PNE)
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- PNE 90 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 95 - 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 - PNE 96 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 97 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 98 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 99 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 110 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease I-II
- Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Part I of II.Lecture 5 hours per week.
5 credits - PNE 111 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease I-II
- Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Part II of II.Lecture 5 hours per week.
5 credits - PNE 116 - Normal Nutrition
- Introduces the basic principles of good nutrition. Studies nutrients, their sources and functions, basic requirements for individuals. Includes a brief introduction to diet therapy.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - PNE 130 - Maternity Nursing
- Teaches knowledge, understanding, and nursing skills related to the needs of women and other family members during all phases of childbearing. Presents abnormal conditions of pregnancy.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - 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 - 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 136 - Care of Maternal, Newborn, and Pediatric Patients
- Uses a family-centered approach; studies normal and common complications in pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, the neonate, and children through adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth and development and common childhood disorders at various ages.(4 Cr.) Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits - PNE 141 - Nursing Skills I
- Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Part I of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.
2-3 credits - PNE 142 - Nursing Skills II
- Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Part II of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.
2-3 credits - 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 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 157 - Pediatrics
- Teaches skills related to the needs and care of the newborn, well and sick children, and other family members. Discusses abnormal conditions of infants and children of all ages.Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-9 hours per week.
4-5 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 - 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 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 - PNE 175 - Introduction to Supervision and Management for Prac Nur
- Presents principles of leadership and management theory to assist the practical nurse graduate in assuming leadership roles within their scope of practice. Provides an interactive format to enhance the learning concepts such as group dynamics, effective communication, organization, prioritization, and delegation. Emphasizes skills necessary for first-line management.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 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 186 - Nursing Concepts I
- Introduces principles of nursing including concepts of health, wellness, illness and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals across the life span. Includes computer skills related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
6 credits - PNE 187 - Nursing Concepts II
- Explores the use of the nursing process to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals and developing families. Includes computer and math computational skills related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 17 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PNE 186.9 credits - PNE 188 - Nursing Concepts III
- Teaches nursing care of individuals and/or families experiencing alterations in health utilizing the nursing process. Includes computer and math computational skills related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 9 hurs. Total 12 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PNE 187.6 credits - PNE 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 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 - PNE 196 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 295 - 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 - PNE 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PNE 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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