To view LCCC credit course descriptions, please select your area of interest below:
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PRNS
110
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDICATIONS
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1
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A course designed to provide the student with information basic to the administration of medication. An emphasis is placed on the mathematics needed to calculate drug dosages . (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
CNSL 101
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PRNS
111
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FUND OF MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING I
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10
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An introduction to the role of the practical nurse and basic nursing techniques. Principles of adult growth and development, legal and ethical issues, nursing history and trends are introduced. Principles of medical /surgical nursing are introduced through meeting the needs of the adult clients with health problems related to the reproductive, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, sensory, and integumentary systems. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: High school graduate; correction of deficiencies from placement assessment; 2.0 GPA previous college coursework; high school algebra or equivalent with a "C" or better; recognized STNA (state tested nursing assistant) status, completion of LCCC's nurse aide training program, or divisional approval. (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
CNSL 101
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PRNS
112
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MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING II
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12
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A continuation of practice in medical surgical nursing through meeting the needs of adult clients with problems related to the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, urinary, hematological sustems, the terminally ill, mental illness, community health nursing, geriatric nursing in long-term care, intravenous therapy, and nursing trends. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5)
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PRNS
113
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE I
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3
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Managing the care of the client and their family in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will focus on the obstetrical and geriatric client. Clinical required. (IN1)
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PRNS
114
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE II
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3
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Managing the care of the client and their family in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will focus on the obstetric and geriatric client. Clinical required. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5)
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PRNS
197
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MANAGEMENT IN GERIATRICS
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This course is designed for the student whohas transitioned from the ADN program to thePractical Nursing program. Classroom andclinical experiences focus on the managementand delivery of health care to the geriatricclient in long term care.(IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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PRNS 112
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