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Course Listings 2018-2019 273 prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication, and physical, biological, and psycho-social sciences. Uses information technology in performing and documenting client care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing program. NUR171 LEC 8 Credits LEC 4 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 12 Periods Nursing Theory and Science II Application of nursing theory and practice utilizing critical thinking based on the nursing process and evidence based practice. Holistic nursing concepts of health promotion, disease/illness prevention, and health restoration for adult and geriatric clients. Role development as the professional nurse member of the health care team. Participation in client teaching and discharge planning. Application of previous knowledge of physical, biologic, psycho-social sciences, and the cultural and spiritual aspects of nursing care. Application of nursing concepts in the development of plan of care to include pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, and skills in communication. Uses information technology in planning, documenting, and evaluating client care. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR151 or permission of Nursing Department Chairperson. NUR172 LEC 9 Credits LEC 5.5 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 10.5 Periods Nursing Theory and Science II Utilization of Nurse of the Future competencies to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, quality patient care across the wellness-illness continuum in selected medical-surgical and mental health patients. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO202 and NUR152) or permission of Nursing Department Chair. NUR180PN LEC 11 Credit LEC 6 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 15 Periods Practical Nursing Theory and Science II Holistic practical nursing concepts and theories related to care of childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. Role of the practical nurse collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Concepts of health promotion and disease/ illness prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication, and physical, biological and psycho-social sciences. Information technology in performing and documenting client care. Emphasis on nursing care related to pediatric, child-bearing families, and adult clients with selected alterations in health; concepts of delegation, prioritization and management of care for the practical nurse based on the core values of the Nursing program. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR160PN. NUR187 1.5 Credits 1.5 Periods Pharmacology and Medication Administration II Overview of selected drug classifications and categories. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, interactions and adverse reactions, and nursing implications for safe practice. Requires application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences. Prerequisites: Permission of Nursing Department/Division Chair. NUR191 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 5 Periods Practical Nursing Transition Overview of the role of the practical nurse in care of clients. Includes nursing standards and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Emphasis on nursing care related to pediatric and care of the well childbearing client and childbearing family. Focus on the role of practical nurse in providing care through interventions consistent with established nursing care plans. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR171, or NUR172, or permission of Nursing Department Chair. NUR251 LEC 8 Credits LEC 4 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 12 Periods Nursing Theory and Science III Application of critical thinking strategies related to holistic care of the newborn, pediatric, and childbearing clients. Integration of concepts related to holistic care of adults and geriatric clients with selected acute and chronic alterations in health. Integration of professional nursing standards in role development. Utilization of previous knowledge of physical, biologic, psycho-social sciences, and the cultural, spiritual aspects of nursing care. Integration of concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, communication, health promotion, and pathophysiology into nursing care. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO202, BIO205, and NUR171) or permission of Nursing Department Chairperson.