PCN 101 Practical Nursing I
This course provides an introduction to the role of the practical nurse as a member of the health care team. The concepts of quality, safety, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice and technology are introduced. Basic therapeutic communication and the nursing process are presented and applied in the clinical setting. Consideration is given to the sociocultural, psychological and physical implications of illness for patients of various age groups with a focus on the adult. Theory, laboratory and clinical practice are correlated to prepare students to provide basic patient care. R, W2, M1, 12 (3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours and 12 clinical hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing program Corequisite: BIO 175 and EGL 101 Note: In addition to tuition, this course requires an additional variable tuition rate.