PRACTICAL NURSING II

9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of PRNRS 110 and BIOL 140 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to reinforce concepts introduced in Practical Nursing I, and to develop intermediate and advanced knowledge and skills, focusing on using the nursing process to provide safe, culturally competent, therapeutic nursing care to individuals experiencing specific complex, acute and chronic health conditions. Pharmacological principles and safe medication administration, including accurate dosage calculation will also be reinforced. Emphasis is placed on advancing the role of advocacy and accountability with communication, coordination, prioritization, delegation, and documentation to provide safe and effective nursing care. Incorporating concepts identified in this course, students will apply knowledge and develop skills, and refine professional attitude, in the lab and clinical setting. Six lecture and nine laboratory hours per week.