PNP – Practical Nursing

Theory and practice of primary nursing foundations based on scientific principles and concepts progressing to the theory and practice of intermediate nursing care. Pharmacology is integrated. Lab practice is coordinated with foundational nursing theory. Introduction to basic microbiology and its relationship to disease are included. Introduction to the hospital environment with emphasis upon the concepts, observation, safety, accountability, and communication skills in the health care settings is also included.

Pharmacology deals with the identification of safety measures, terminology, acceptable abbreviations, and utilization of the nursing process to provide a holistic approach to medication administration. Calculation of drug dosages and patient teaching are also integrated. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of safety and critical thinking in relation to pharmacology.

Deals with holistic nursing care of people as they progress through birth, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The focus will be on alterations in health occurring throughout the lifespan including: obstetrical patients, newborns, toddlers, school-age children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Emphasis will be placed on the care of children and families experiencing alterations in health.

Deals with the holistic care of patients with moderate health alteration related to advanced concepts in nursing. Concepts to be emphasized are: oxygenation, tissue perfusion, fluid/electrolyte, regulation function, elimination, nutrition, mood/affect, health promotion, safety, reduction risk, collaboration, leadership, and management.

Deals with the concepts of legal and ethical aspects of nursing, career opportunities, communication, leadership, functions of the Ohio Board of Nursing, and facilitation of the transition from student to graduate nurse. Applications, job interviews, and current trends and issues in nursing are emphasized. Personal and professional adaption to the working world is addressed.