2021-2022 Course Catalog

PN 118 Fundamental Nursing Skills

introduces the student to fundamental nursing skills that will be utilized in the care of clients throughout the lifespan. Skills include, but are not limited to, vital signs, assessments, urinary catheterizations, wound and dressing care, specimen collection, positioning, medication administration, and documentation requirements. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; areas of concentration include practical nursing (credit hours 2.0, lecture hours 2.0).

Credits

2.0

Prerequisite

admission to the Practical Nursing program. Completion of PSYCH 145 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in PN 115, PN 120, PN 125, and BIOL 201

Division and Department

Health Professions / Practical Nursing