Health Sciences
At a Glance
- Preparation to take the NCLEX-PNState Board Examination for licensure as practical nurses.
- Clinical experiences integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor.
- Selected number of applicants can be admitted into the program.
- Program length is four quarters after completing the Patient Care Technician program.
Practical Nursing
DESCRIPTION:
The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to take the NCLEX-PN State Board Examination for licensure as practical nurses. A variety of clinical experiences are planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. The student must maintain a CGPA of 2.5 in the specified courses in nursing and complete a minimum of 50 percent of the program on campus to obtain a diploma. If the student’s CGPA drops below 2.5 and/or if the student fails a course, they will be allowed reentry into the Nursing program one time only. Only a selected number of applicants can be admitted into the program.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
LPNs can work in nursing homes, hospitals, physician's offices and clinics. They can also become employed in home healthcare services, residential care facilities, schools, dialysis agents, temporary help agencies, or government agencies.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Candidates for admission into the Practical Nursing program must successfully complete the Patient Care Technician program prior to admission. Thirty (30) students with the highest GPA (minimum of 3.0) and a B in MAT 101, AHS 101 and CNA 100 will be accepted in to the Practical Nursing program each winter and summer quarter; attainment of 17 or more years of age by the date of graduation; documentation of a physical and dental report to be submitted in first quarter of Practical Nursing by licensed physician or nurse practitioner; must be renewed after one year and remain current throughout program; documentation obtained for Patient Care Technician may be used only if it has not reached one year expiration date; acceptance as a regular student; completion of application and related procedures; documentation of criminal history report must be obtained at local Sheriff’s Office; and obtainment of ten panel drug screen.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $1,728; Fees: $324; Books & Supplies: $2,925; Annual additional insurance fee: $11.50; Other program specific costs: $215; Total Program Costs: $5,218.50
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Four quarters after completing the Patient Care Technician program.
Program Requirements
This course emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing; writing practice; grammar skills; editing and proofreading skills; research skills; and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include: fractions, decimals, fractions, percents, ratio and proportion; measurement and conversion; formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
This course presents the basic principles of human behavior and their application to everyday life and work. Topics include: introduction to psychology; social environments; communications and group processes; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; perception and learning; life-span development; and abnormal psychology.
Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include: medical terms describing the human body, and structure and function of the human body.
Uses basic mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. Emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include: resource materials usage, systems of measurements, basic pharmacology, abbreviations, calculating drug problems, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.
A study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include: nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the life span, and client education.
Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control, and blood/air-borne pathogens.
Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: word origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to the human anatomy, reading medical orders and reports, and terminology specific to the student’s field of study.
Provides an introduction to the nursing process. Topics include: orientation to the profession; ethics and law; community health; client care which is defined as using the nursing process, using critical thinking, and providing client education and includes principles and skills of nursing practice; documentation; an introduction to physical assessment; geriatrics; customer/client relationships; and standard precautions.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; and deviations from the normal state of health in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems; client care; treatments; pharmacology; and diet therapy related to the cardiovascular respiratory, endocrine, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary, and sensory systems, mental health, and oncology; client care; treatments; pharmacology; diet therapy related to the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary and sensory systems, mental health, and oncology; and standard precautions.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the pediatric client, client care, treatments, pharmacology, diet therapy of the pediatric client, growth and development, and standard precautions.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the reproductive system, obstetric clients, and the newborn; client care; treatments; pharmacology; diet therapy related to the reproductive system, obstetric clients, and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. Topics include: application of the nursing process, critical thinking, supervisory skills, client education methods, group and other TQM processes and conflict resolution.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessment, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems; client care; treatments; pharmacology; medication administration; diet therapy related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems; and standard precautions.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary, and sensory systems, mental health, and oncology; client care; treatments; pharmacology; medication administration; and diet therapy related to the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary, and sensory systems, mental health, and oncology; and standard precautions.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the pediatric client, client care, treatment, pharmacology, medication administration, diet therapy of the pediatric client, growth and development, and standard precautions.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: care of the individuals as a whole and deviations from the normal state of health in the reproductive system; obstetric clients; the newborn; client care; treatments; pharmacology; medication administration; diet therapy related to the reproductive system, obstetric clients, and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. Topics include: application of the nursing process, critical thinking, supervisory skills, client education methods, group and other TQM processes and conflict resolution.
Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.
