►Home
►Courses
►Quincy
Course Listings
►Plymouth
Course Listings
►Non-Traditional
Courses
►Course
Descriptions
►Prospective Students
►Current Students
►Parents
►Faculty & Staff
►Alumni
►Online Class Information
24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700 150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171
36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400
|
|
Practical Nurse
| PNU 101 |
Growth
and Development |
| This course is an overview of the basic manifestations of normal physical, psychological, emotional and social growth and development including the prenatal period, infancy, toddler, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. It includes the stages and factors necessary for normal growth, development and obvious deviations from the normal. Admission prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program. 1 credit. |
| PNU 111 |
Human Behavior |
| This course introduces physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual factors that affect human behavior. Effects of internal and external stressors and the individual’s response to these stressors are discussed. Guidelines for the promotion of psychological and spiritual comfort, interpersonal behavior and self assessment by the student are presented. Admission prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program. 1 credit.
|
| PNU 131 |
Nutrition |
|
This course introduces the principles of normal nutrition, with emphasis on the nutritional needs across the life span. This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of nutrients, food sources, menu planning and food preparation in a culturally diverse American society. The basic food group pyramid and “Guidelines for Healthy Americans” are introduced. Physical, psychological, economical, cultural and religious factors affecting nutrition are included. An overview of federal regulations related to nutrition is also presented. Admission prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program. 1 credit.
|
| PNU 141 |
Microbiology |
| This course provides a general study of common and newly emerging microorganisms and their characteristics in relation to health and control of disease. Included is an introduction to concepts of infection and immunity and the more common methods of destroying microorganisms. Emphasis is on infection control. No labs. Admission prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program. 1 credit. |
| PNU 151 |
Fundamentals of Practical Nursing |
| This is a level I concentration course designed to introduce the practical nurse student to contemporary nursing practice. Course content identifies the concepts of communication, client assessment, the role of the practical nurse, healthy psychological and physiological responses of clients across the life span, with a focus on the aging adult client as well as including health promotion strategies. The course content emphasizes the client as a self-care agent. The concepts of self-care requisites and the presence of self-care deficits guide the development of nursing interventions and evaluation. The nursing process is introduced as the framework for identifying the client’s bio-psychosocial needs. Theoretical and clinical content focuses on applying basic nursing principles. The course presents concepts of critical thinking, decision making and priority setting based on hierarchy of needs. Admission prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program. Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 149, MAT-100, PNU-101, PNU-111, PNU-131; and PNU-141. 9 credits.
|
| PNU 153 |
Introduction to the Care of the Adult |
| This is a Level II concentration course designed to assist the practical nurse student in the integration of concepts mastered at Level I. Course content identifies nursing care of adult clients experiencing actual/potential self-care deficits and includes health promotion strategies. The concepts include nursing care of the perioperative client, care of clients with endocrine, immune, respiratory, sensory and musculoskeletal deficits. The course also presents the nursing care of clients experiencing mental health issues. The nursing process is used as the framework for meeting the self-care deficits of adults in structured clinical settings. Theoretical and clinical content focuses on applying nursing care within the student practical nurse role including the administration of medications. The course introduces concepts of leadership and management. Critical thinking skills with decision making and priority setting continue to be reinforced. Prerequisites: PNU-151, ALH 149, MAT-100, PNU-101, PNU-111, PNU-131; and PNU-141. Co-requisite: PNU-185. 8 credits.
|
| PNU 154 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing |
| This is a Level III concentration course designed to assist the practical nurse student in the integration of concepts mastered at Level I and II. Course content identifies nursing care of adult clients experiencing actual/potential self care deficits and includes health promotion strategies. The concepts include care of clients with cancer, blood, circulatory, neurological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and reproductive deficits. Nursing care of clients experiencing emergency situations, including burns, fractures, exposure to biochemical substances is also included. The nursing process is used as the framework for meeting the self-care deficits of adults in structured clinical settings. Theoretical and clinical content focuses on applying nursing care within the practical nurse student role including the administration of medications. Concepts of priority setting, decision making, delegation and supervision are integrated in caring for a group of clients. Prerequisites: PNU-151, PNU-153, ALH 149, MAT-100, PNU-101, PNU-111, PNU-131; and PNU-141. Co-requisite: PNU-185. 8 credits.
|
| PNU 155 |
Maternal-Child Nursing |
| This is a Level IV concentration course designed to assist the practical nurse student in the integration of concepts mastered at Levels I, II and III. Course content focuses on family centered nursing care and health promotion strategies. The concepts include nursing care of the prenatal, intrapartal, and postpartal client, along with nursing care of the newborn. Other concepts include nursing care of the infant, toddler, preschooler, school age child and adolescent experiencing self-care deficits and stress related situations. Concepts of priority setting, decision-making, delegation and supervision continue to be integrated into the nursing care of specific population groups. The nursing process is used as the framework for meeting the self-care deficits of clients across the life span. The focus is on the stable maternity and pediatric client with actual/potential deficits in a variety of structured clinical settings. Theoretical and clinical content includes new and previously learned knowledge applied to specific population groups. Prerequisites: PNU-151, PNU-153, PNU-154, ALH 149, MAT-100, PNU-101, PNU-111, PNU-131, PNU-141 and PNU 185. 6 credits.
|
| PNU 185 |
Vocational Trends |
| This course focuses on issues that impact practical nursing. Content includes the legal and ethical rights and professional responsibilities of the nurse. Leadership styles, management techniques, quality assurance, resume preparation, job interviewing skills, preparation for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and the practical nurse’s responsibility for delegation and supervision of activities are presented. Opportunities for employment and advancing educational opportunities are explored. The process for NCLEX-PN examination and licensure application is reviewed. The course examines the role that occurs with the change from student to practitioner. Prerequisites: PNU-151, ALH 149, MAT-100, PNU-101, PNU-111, PNU-131; and PNU-141. Co-requisites: PNU-153 and PNU-154. 2 credits.
|
Courses listed on this webpage may not be offered every
semester. Please use the links below to view our course
offerings for the upcoming
semester.
►Course
Descriptions
►Learn
How to Enroll Today |
