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Course Listings 2020-2021 Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the small scope of practice. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills essential for the nursing assistant, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client, and principles of nutrition and fluid balance. Focus is on special needs of the elder client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic emergency care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in RDG091 or higher RDG reading course or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement test score, or HESI-A2 exam English composite score of 75% or higher) AND (a grade of C or better in MAT082, or eligibility for MAT090 or higher as indicated by appropriate math placement test score, or HESI-A2 exam Math score of 75% or higher). Must provide current Level One DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, meet pass status on MCCCD background check, and submit required health and safety documentation. NUR160PN Lec 11 Credit Lec 6 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 225 Periods Practical Nursing Theory and Science I Core values of the Practical Nursing program, nursing history, standards, and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Safe nursing care of clients with selected alterations in health; fundamental concepts of health promotion, disease/illness 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. NUR172 Lec 9 Credits Lec 5.5 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 11.81 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 225 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 Lecture 1.5 Credits 1.5 Periods Pharmacology and Medication Administration Overview of selected drug classifications and categories. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, 338