PNP 111 Introduction to Pharmacology - 3 Credits
This course examines fundamental pharmacological concepts, drug sources and forms, controlled substance schedules, pregnancy categories, and drug references. Students learn the ethical and legal responsibilities associated with medication administration; and, review basic math concepts, common systems of measurement, and calculation of drug dosages. The course focuses on nursing principles essential to safe administration of medication. Anti-infective and immunologic agent drugs serve as the model for discussion and demonstration.
Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 112, PSY 101, Acceptance to the PNP Program. F

PNP 121 Practical Nursing II: Pediatric Nursing - 2 Credits
This course focuses on the introduction to pediatric nursing. Topics include growth, development, and physiologic needs of the child and health problems common to children from infancy through adolescence. Students also study health maintenance, accident prevention, the emotional impact of hospitalization; and roles, responsibilities and typical job functions of the graduate practical nurse. Students participate in selected clinical experiences.
Prerequisite: PNP 101, PNP 111. IN

PNP 200 Practical Nursing III: Medical/Surgical/Mental Health Nursing - 11 Credits
This course focuses on medical surgical and mental health deviations affecting all body systems. Students begin to integrate nursing skills while recognizing mental health needs of the patient. The nursing process is used as the basis for discussion of assisting patients in adapting to acute or chronic health deviations, and interventions that facilitate patient movement to self-care. Health deviations are presented in a systematic approach by building upon knowledge of applied and social sciences. Students participate in learning experiences on selected clinical units in health care facilities in the Worcester County area.
Prerequisite: PNP 121. S

PNP 210 Nutrition Concepts in Health and Illness - 1 Credit
This course focuses on concepts of normal nutrition, principles related to health maintenance, and nutritional modifications required during states of illness. Students correlate principles of normal nutrition with therapeutic diets needed to promote health in culturally diverse individuals experiencing health deviations. Students acquire knowledge of dietary management of patients with a variety of pathological conditions.
Prerequisite: PNP 121. S

PNP 222 Clinical Pharmacology - 2 Credits
This course examines the actions, uses, common side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and average dosage of the most commonly prescribed drugs, utilizing the framework of the nursing process. Students study drug classifications and the effects of drugs on the body systems, with emphasis on techniques used for solving dosage problems. Students learn three systems of measurement associated with medication administration and dosage calculation.
Prerequisite: PNP 121. S

PNP 233 Trends in Practical Nursing - 1 Credit
This course focuses on topics that prepare students both personally and vocationally for entrance into the nursing profession. It expands on legal and ethical considerations discussed in PNP 101 and introduces students to expectations placed on the graduate practical nurse. Topics include social issues that impact the health care system such as domestic abuse and homelessness, and the role of social service agencies. Students explore skills necessary for entry into the nursing workforce, including job search skills, resume and cover letter development, interviewing skills, and legal and licensure considerations.
Prerequisite: PNP 121. S

PNP 240 Practical Nursing IV: Maternal/Newborn/Leadership Management Nursing - 6 Credits
This course focuses on the specialties of maternal-newborn, and leadership nursing. Topics include growth, development, and physiologic needs of the client throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and during the postpartum period. Students also study health maintenance, accident prevention, the emotional impact of hospitalization; and roles, responsibilities and typical job functions of the graduate practical nurse. Students participate in selected clinical experiences within affiliating acute, long-term and community agencies.
Prerequisite: PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 222, PNP 233. SU

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