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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PN 861 - Introduction to Practical Nursing


220 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 220 Contact Hours

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.