SVCC College Catalog

PNE 135 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING (5 cr.)--Examines pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, and newborn care from a family centered approach. Covers applications related to childbearing. Emphasizes growth and development and exploration of common childhood disorders at various stages. Lecture 4 hours Clinical 3 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

PNE 141 NURSING SKILLS I (2-3 cr.)--Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.

PNE 145 TRENDS IN PRACTICAL NURSING (1 cr.)--Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hours per week.

PNE 151 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I (4 cr.)--Studies etiology, symptoms, prescribed treatment, and experiences in the nursing care of patients with selected disorders. Selects learning experiences to correlate related patient care with classroom instruction whenever possible. Provides observational experiences when available. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-9 hours per week.

PNE 152 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II (4-5 cr.)--Studies etiology, symptoms, prescribed treatment, and experience in the nursing care of patients with selected disorders. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-9 hours per week.

PNE 158 MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC NURSING (1-2 cr.)--Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior. Lecture 1-2 hours per week. Clinical 3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.

PNE 173 PHARMACOLOGY I (1-2 cr.)--Studies history, classification, sources, effects, uses, and legalities of drugs. Teaches problem solving skills used in medication administrations. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

PNE 181-182 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I-II (5 cr.) (5 cr.)--Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Laboratory 15-18 hours per week.

PNE 290 GERIATRIC NURSING (7 cr.)--Presents an overview of aging, examines trends and issues affecting the older adult. Provides classroom, observational, direct clinical experience, and supervision of administration of medicines. Encourages students to analyze geriatric needs and make appropriate decisions based on leadership. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 16-17 hours per week.