This course introduces students to head -to -toe client data gathering, care of
<br />the pre- and post -operative client, and care of clients with self -care deficits.
<br />Asepsis, elements of the infectious process, causes of disease, basic
<br />intravenous (I.V.) practicum (site rate, solution identification), and the body's
<br />normal defenses are discussed. Students learn to incorporate the nursing
<br />process in the care of pre- and post -operative clients, as well as those with
<br />self -care deficits. Prerequisite: PVN101CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR,
<br />PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR. Co -Requisite: PVN125CR.
<br />PVN122CR: Nutrition
<br />Credit Hours: 2.00 Clock Hours: 45/0
<br />This course covers functions and food sources of proteins, carbohydrates and
<br />fats, and identifies current recommenciationsfor Intake. Discussion includes
<br />changes in nutrient needs throughoutthe lifecycle and suggestions to ensure
<br />adequate nutrition during each stage of life. Students are introduced to
<br />standard diets and modifications of diets for disease processes. Prerequisite:
<br />PVN101CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR,PVN104CR,PVN105CR,PVN106CR.Co-
<br />Requisite:. PVN125CR.
<br />PVN123CR: Mental Health Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 0.50 Clock Hours: 15/0
<br />This course emphasizes nursing care of the client and family, which includes
<br />assisting them in achieving satisfactory and productive ways of coping with
<br />daily living and lifestyle changes. The course includes discussion of eating
<br />disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction, anxiety, defense mechanisms, and
<br />major mental disorders. Prerequisite: PVN101CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR,
<br />PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR. Co -Requisite: PVN125CR.
<br />PVN124CR: Integumentary Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 1,00 Clock Hours: 24/0
<br />This course emphasizes common diseases and disorders of the
<br />integumentary system, including related treatments and pharmacological
<br />agents used. The student is provided with the knowledge necessary to use
<br />the nursing process In caring for clients with integumentary problems.
<br />Prerequisite: PVN101CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR,
<br />PVN106CR. Co -Requisite: PVN125CR.
<br />PVN125CR: Clinical Practice II
<br />Credit Hours: 7.00 Clock Hours: 0/220
<br />This course presents nursing care and procedures in the skills laboratory and
<br />the use of the nursing process while providing client care in clinical settings
<br />throughout term 2. Students apply their knowledge learned in the classroom
<br />to the skills laboratory scenarios and in a clinical setting with related client
<br />assignments. The hours for skills laboratory and clinical setting are
<br />designated and concurrent with each course. Prerequisite: PVN101CR,
<br />PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR.
<br />PVN131CR: Cardiovascular Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 1.00 Clock Hours: 24/0
<br />This course emphasizes common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular
<br />and lymphatic systems. It includes common related treatments and
<br />pharmacological agents used. The student is provided with the knowledge
<br />necessary to use the nursing process In caring for clients with cardiovascular
<br />and lymphatic diseases and disorders. Prerequisite: PVN101CR, PVN102CR,
<br />PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR, PVN121CR, PVN122CR,
<br />PVN123CR, PVN124CR, PVN125CR. Co -Requisite: PVN136CR.
<br />PVN132CR: Respiratory Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 1.00 Clock Hours: 24/0
<br />This course emphasizes common respiratory system disease processes. It
<br />also includes related treatments and pharmacological agents used. The
<br />student is provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process
<br />in caring for clients with respiratory problems. Prerequisite: PVN101CR,
<br />PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR, PVN121CR,
<br />PVN122CR, PVN123CR, PVN124CR, PVN125CR. Co -Requisite: PVN136CR.
<br />PVN133CR: Human Growth & Development
<br />Credit Hours: 2.00 Clock Hours: 45/0
<br />Course identifies and discusses all stages in the lifespan from infancy through
<br />late adulthood. Cultural considerations, types of families, changes affecting
<br />modern families and family patterns, and qualities of functional families are
<br />presented. Related nursing considerations to the various stages of life are
<br />included. Prerequisite: PVNl01CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR,
<br />PVN105CR, PVN106CR, PVN121CR, PVN122CR, PVN123CR, PVN124CR,
<br />PVN125CR. Co -Requisite: PVN136CR.
<br />PVN134CR: Genito-Urinary Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 1.00 Clock Hours: 24/0
<br />This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and
<br />pharmacological agents used for disorders of the gen ito-urinary and male
<br />reproductive systems. Sexually transmitted diseases are introduced. Students
<br />are provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing process in
<br />caring for clients with renal/urinary and male reproductive problems.
<br />Prerequisite: PVN101CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR,
<br />PVN106CR, PVN121CR, PVN122CR, PVN123CR, PVN124CR, PVN125CR, Co
<br />Requisite: PVN136CR.
<br />PVN135CR: Musculoskeletal Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 1.00 Clock Hours: 24/0
<br />This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and
<br />pharmacological agents used for disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
<br />The student is provided with the knowledge necessary to use the nursing
<br />process in caring for clientswith musculoskeletal problems. Prerequisite:
<br />PVN101CR, PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR,
<br />PVN121CR, PVN122CR, PVN123CR, PVN124CR, PVN125CR. Co -Requisite:
<br />PVN136CR.
<br />PVN136CR: Clinical Practice III
<br />Credit Hours: 6.50 Clock Hours: 0/200
<br />This course presents nursing care and procedures in the skills laboratory and
<br />the use of the nursing process while providing client care in clinical settings
<br />throughoutterm 3. Students applytheir knowledge learned in the classroom
<br />to the skills laboratory scenarios and in a clinical setting with related client
<br />assignments. The hours for skills laboratory and clinical setting are
<br />designated and concurrent with each course. Prerequisite: PVN101CR,
<br />PVN102CR, PVN103CR, PVN104CR, PVN105CR, PVN106CR, PVN121CR,
<br />PVN122CR, PVN123CR, PVN124CR, PVN125CR.
<br />PVN140CR: Gastrointestinal Nursing Care
<br />Credit Hours: 1.00 Clock Hours: 24/0
<br />This course emphasizes the common disease processes, treatments, and
<br />pharmacological agents used for disorders of the gastrointestinal disorders.
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