PN 105 - Alterations Across the Lifespan I

Description:	PN 105 facilitates the integration of knowledge from general education, previous PN courses through a focus on the adaptive responses of the both adults and children to external threats during acute and chronic illnesses, as well as decision-making and utilization of the nursing process in delivering care. Nursing focus is on assessment of adaptive responses to internal and external threats during acute illness, as well as decision-making and utilization of the nursing process in delivering care. The nurse demonstrates core values and serves as a caregiver, teacher, communicator, and advocate with growing independence in the care of the patient with acute illness. Behaviors demonstrating the core values are practiced and with growing independence. Supervised clinical experiences in various hospital settings are included.
Credit hours:	4-9-7
Prerequisite(s):	grade of "C" or better in PN 104A
Applicability towards graduation:	Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS Group requirement - Not Applicable Area of concentration - Practical Nursing
Offered:	Offered in Spring.

Spring 2010 Offerings

Course	Sec	Beg	End	Days	Instructor	Notes
PN 105	01	7:00a 9:00a	3:30p 1:00p	T,Th M,W	Johnston,L	This section begins on Jan 13 and ends on Mar 9. Web-enhanced class. Students arerequired to prepare for clinicalin the hospital setting the evening before clinical. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/ agencies as needed. Meets at St. Mary's Hosp
PN 105	02	7:00a 9:00a	3:30p 1:00p	T,Th M,W	Myers	This section begins on Jan 13 and ends on Mar 9. Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clinical in the hospital settingthe evening before clinical. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/ agencies as needed. Meets at St. Mary's Hosp

Number	Title	Hours
PN 101A	Transitions I Introduction to Practical Nursing	1-0-1
PN 101A	Transitions I Introduction to Practical Nursing	1-0-1
PN 102A	Wellness Across the Lifespan I	4-6-6
PN 102A	Wellness Across the Lifespan I	4-6-6
PN 103A	Wellness Across the Lifespan II	2-6-4
PN 103A	Wellness Across the Lifespan II	2-6-4
PN 104A	Transitions II Trends and Issues	1-0-1
PN 104A	Transitions II Trends and Issues	1-0-1
PN 105	Alterations Across the Lifespan I	4-9-7
PN 105	Alterations Across the Lifespan I	4-9-7
PN 106	Alterations Across the Lifespan II	3-9-6
PN 106	Alterations Across the Lifespan II	3-9-6
PN 113	PN Licensure Preparation	1-0-1
PN 113	PN Licensure Preparation	1-0-1