PNN 144 - The Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

Prerequisites:
BIO 151, BIO 168, BIO 173, BIO 186, EDU 160 OR PSY 121
Corequisites:
PNN 137, PNN 231, and PNN 404 or PNN 427

NURSING CREDIT TYPE
4.5 credit(s)

Orients the student to nursing and the nursing process. Develops technical skills 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.

6. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting prescription orders, performing dosage calculations for various routes of administration, and applying critical thinking skills to assess the appropriateness of medication dosages in diverse clinical scenarios.