LPNU1223 — Advanced Fundamentals in Practical Nursing
LPNU 1223 - Advanced Fundamentals in Practical Nursing LPNU 1223 - Advanced Fundamentals in Practical Nursing 3 Credits Hour(s) 2 Lecture Clock Hour(s) 2 Lab Clock Hour(s) Credit Summary: Students are introduced to how concepts of families, relationships and communities relate to their participation and function in society. Concepts essential for the safe performance of nursing procedures and for the prevention of illness and/or the transfer of disease to others are discussed. Concepts of the adult population including but not limited to therapeutic communication, physical assessment, urinary catheterization, monitoring of blood glucose levels, wound care with dressing changes, application of hot and cold treatments, and documentation of these findings are presented. Principles of admitting, transferring, reporting, and discharging procedures of clients are introduced. The application of the nursing process and the development of critical thinking skills of the novice nurse practices will be incorporated. Supervised lab experiences that focus on providing more advanced nursing skills are emphasized in identifying internal and external stressors and adaptive responses that adult clients experience in the maintenance or promotion of health. This course includes 30-hour skills lab. all only CIP Code: 51.3901
Prerequisites: LPNU1214, LPNU1324