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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Legend for Courses
HC/HN: Honors Course IN/IH: Integrated lecture/lab LB: Lab LC: Clinical Lab LS: Skills Lab WK: Co-op Work
SUN#: is a prefix and number assigned to certain courses that represent course equivalency at all Arizona community colleges and the three public universities. Learn more at www.aztransfer.com/sun.
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PN 861 - Introduction to Practical Nursing 220 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 220 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Introduction to Practical Nursing includes the scope of practice, concepts, principles and theory of the nursing process for the practical nurse (PN). The role of the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the PN scope of practice are explored. The needs of the greater health care community and factors impacting health are discussed. This module includes foundation skills, ethical and legal considerations, and health and illness throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the application of critical thinking in nursing practice at the practical nurse level. This module includes the application of concepts in the skills lab and clinical rotation.
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PN 872 - Practical Nursing A 220 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 220 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods
This module teaches the practical nurse student basic concepts and skills of medical-surgical nursing care, including: Pathophysiology of selected body systems; interpretation of lab and diagnostic values; fluid and electrolyte balance; acid-base balance; shock; the hematopoietic system; the neurological system; the integumentary system; the gastrointestinal system; the respiratory system; pharmacology; and nursing interventions in health and illness. The module emphasizes utilizing the nursing process at the Practical Nurse (PN) level of care.
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PN 874 - Practical Nursing B 220 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 220 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods
This module teaches the practical nurse student basic concepts and skills of medical-surgical nursing care, including: Pathophysiology of selected body systems; interpretation of lab and diagnostic values; the musculoskeletal system; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the immune system; the renal system; the endocrine system; the sensory system; pharmacology; and nursing interventions in health and illness. The module emphasizes utilizing the nursing process at the Practical Nurse (PN) level of care.
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PN 882 - Maternal-Child Nursing for Practical Nurse 120 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 120 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods
This module consists of training for the practical nurse student who has completed Practical Nursing A and B. Its focus is on the care of women and infants during the perinatal period. It covers normal and abnormal perinatal conditions and the nursing process within the practical nurse scope of practice.
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PN 887 - Pediatric Nursing for the Practical Nurse 120 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 120 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods
This module is for the practical nurse (PN) who has completed Practical Nursing A and B modules of the PN program. The module will focus on the growing child and family and the child needing nursing care. The module will explore care of the child with a sensory or neurological condition, musculoskeletal condition, respiratory or cardiovascular disorder, blood or blood forming organ or lymphatic system disorder, gastrointestinal condition, genitourinary condition, skin conditions, metabolic condition, communicable disease, and the child with an emotional or behavioral condition. This includes PN-level interventions, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and lab and diagnostics information. It also builds on previous learning of communication, cultural uniqueness, community resources, ethical and legal considerations, and critical thinking for safe and responsible practice in a variety of care environments.
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PN 890 - Transition to Practice for the Practical Nurse 120 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 120 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods
This module follows all previous modules offered in the Practical Nursing program, and is designed to assist the student in the transition from school to work. This module includes the role of the board of nursing, scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), leadership, the employment process, community nursing services, cultural diversity, alternative therapies, malpractice issues, and stress management, IV medications and central line dressing changes and flushes. The application process for the licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (ASBN) and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) examination is also covered.
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