PNN 151 - Fundamentals of Nursing

BIO 168   Human Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 173   Human Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 186   Microbiology

EDU 160   Human Growth and Development

or

PSY 121   Developmental Psych
Corequisites:
PNN 231   Pharmacology

PNN 403   Mental Health Concepts

PNN 126   Fundamental Skills of Nursing

Nursing Credit Type
4 credit(s)

Orients the student to nursing and the nursing process.  Develops critical thinking and clinical judgement used within the scope of practical nursing, in Iowa, and enhances knowledge and professionalism in the use of interpersonal communication and professional and medical ethics. 



Course Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize the steps of the nursing process, including assessment, establishing goals, planning interventions, and evaluating said interventions with patients diagnosed with basic health disparities.

2. Collaborate with the inter professional team to provide nursing care of clients with basic fluid and electrolyte imbalances, basic gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory diagnoses and wound care. 

3. Educate the family and patient regarding available resources for the nursing care of clients with basic fluid and electrolyte imbalances, basic gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory diagnoses and wound care. 

4. Implement nursing interventions to help patients and families cope with the psychosocial impact of nursing care of clients with basic fluid and electrolyte imbalances, basic gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory diagnosis and wound care. 

5. Create an evidence-based plan of care for clients with basic fluid and electrolyte imbalances, basic gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory diagnoses and wound care, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, surgical procedures and problems with immunity.