Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog
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PNN 108 - Beginning Prin. of Nursing

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will discuss the professional identity of the practical nurse and care delivery team. Concepts to be covered include communication and safety. Successful learning strategies for the beginning nursing student will be incorporated.
Prerequisite: BIO 168  , BIO 173  , ENG 105  , PSY 121  
Prerequisite OR Corequisite:  MAT 156  
Corequisite: PNN 151  
Competencies
  1. Identify holistic client and self-care
    1. Relate developmental milestones and life transitions influencing professional nursing behaviors
    2. List preferences to guide nursing practice
    3. Select resources to promote optimal client and self-care
  2.  Identify the behaviors of a professional nurse
    1. Explain the role of the professional nurse
    2. Relate the nurse’s role in the quality improvement process
    3. Make use of resources to promote student success
  3. Apply communication techniques in nursing practice
    1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the healthcare team
    2. Model professional communication
  4. Determine safe nursing practice
    1. Explain the influence of regulatory agencies in promoting positive client outcomes
    2. Identify the professional role in recognizing safety concerns
  5. Outline clinical judgment
    1. Summarize the steps of the clinical judgment model
    2. Explain the nurse’s role in prioritization and decision making
    3. List student strategies for student success

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025



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