LPN 111 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing (10 credit hours)

Offered in Winter Term (6-5-5)
Introduces the student to the art and science of nursing care, including its history, current trends, and healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis is on the practical nursing student as a caregiver and the responsibilities this entails in the clinical setting. The laboratory component has a focus on the acquisition of the nursing skills necessary for progression to clinical sites and subsequent courses. Students have an opportunity to practice skills on a mannequin and peers. The course is organized according to the practical nurse program outcomes of Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgement, Professional Identity and Spirit of Inquiry with supporting integrating concepts and core values described by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Additionally, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies are addressed. Students learn the nursing process and the skills necessary for application of the nursing process in participating in care of the client in today’s changing health care environment.
PREREQUISITE(S): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program
COREQUISITE(S): LPN 104
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