PNP 111 Introduction to Pharmacology -
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. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 100 or BIO 112, PSY 101, Acceptance to the PNP Program Semester Offered: F

PNP 210 Nutrition Concepts in Health and Illness -
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. Credits: 1
Prerequisites: PNP 101 Semester Offered: IN

PNP 233 Trends in Practical Nursing -
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. Credits: 1
Prerequisites: PNP 101 Semester Offered: IN

PNP 235 Practical Nursing II: Medical/Surgical/Mental Health/Leadership Nursing -
This course focuses on medical surgical and mental health deviations affecting all body systems including pharmacological principles, utilizing the framework of the nursing process. 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 systematically by building upon knowledge of applied and social sciences along with drug classifications and the effects of drugs on the body systems. Leadership topics include managing client care, and the roles, responsibilities and typical job functions of the graduate practical nurse. Students participate in learning experiences including simulation and on selected clinical units in health care facilities in the Worcester County and surrounding area. Credits: 15
Prerequisites: PNP 101, PNP 111, PNP 210, PNP 233, PSY 121 Semester Offered: S

PNP 240 Practical Nursing III: Maternal/Newborn/Pediatric Nursing -
This course focuses on the specialties of maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing. Topics include growth, development, and physiologic needs of the client throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and during the post-partum period; 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 practical nurse. Students participate in selected clinical experiences within affiliating acute and community agencies. Credits: 6
Prerequisites: PNP 235 Semester Offered: SU

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