PNN 124 - Introduction to Nursing
2.0 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This theory course is a co-requisite with PNN-123 Nursing Theory I and PNN-125 Applied Nursing Practice I for the practical nurse diploma program. It will provide the student with a foundation of essential academic strategies such as study and test taking skills. This course introduces nursing history, the art and science of nursing practice, and the concepts of clinical judgment, nursing process, professionalism, nursing roles, cultural diversity, communication, ethical, and legal standards. This course will prepare the student with theoretical nursing knowledge and skills needed for entry level practical nursing practice. This course will also prepare the student for the national examination for practical nurse licensure.
Corequisites: PSY-121 Developmental Psychology, PNN-123 Nursing Theory I, and PNN-125 Applied Nursing Practice I.
Prerequisites: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), BIO-168 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, BIO-173 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab, BIO-151 Nutrition
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face
Course Fees: None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate successful academic strategies. (Professionalism)
2. Describe the professional standards of practical nursing. (Professionalism, Safe and Effective Care, Communication)
3. Explain the basic components of clinical judgment and the nursing process. (Patient-Centered Care, Clinical Judgment, Communication)
Course Objectives:
Unit 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
Unit 2: Communication
Unit 3: Professional
Unit 4: Legal Concepts
Unit 5: Ethical Concepts
Unit 6: Study Skills & Test-Taking Skills
Unit 7: Clinical Judgment & Nursing Process
Unit 8: Patient Centered-Care
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