LEVEL 1:

Anatomy and Physiology
A study of basic anatomy and physiology as a theory basis for structures and processes related to health and disease. Utilizing a body systems approach, basic levels of organization within the human body are introduced followed by a focus on the interaction of systems to produce a homeostatic state.

Nursing 1 - Fundamentals
This course includes fundamental nursing practice skills which are developed to aid in the assessment of normal body function and implementation of basic nursing care. As the study of nursing practice skills continues, emphasis is placed on applied knowledge essential to caring for the adult client with simple long or short term medical/surgical needs including rehabilitation. Critical thinking exercises are introduced. Laboratory practice is integrated with clinical experience with skills progressing from the simple to the complex.

Pharmacology
This course includes a review of basic mathematical concepts and an overview of the science of pharmacology and techniques of medication administration.

Personal & Vocational Relationships 1
The personal and professional qualities needed by the practical nursing student are studied as well as the ethical, legal and moral responsibilities. Integrated within this course of study are basic communication skills. The instruction is designed to acquaint the student with the role of the Practical Nurse as a member of the health care team. Critical thinking is introduced as a concept.

LEVEL 2:

Nursing 2 - Medical Surgical Nursing
This course studies medical/surgical conditions utilizing a body systems approach for specific systems. Included in the course are theory and clinical experience/observation in the nursing care of the adult geriatric client with simple to complex short term or long term nursing needs.

This course is a continuation of the nursing care of medical/surgical clients utilizing a body systems approach for specific systems. Integrated into the course will be the continued utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to clients of all ages in all settings where nursing takes place. Included in this course is the culminating laboratory practicum experience associated with IV therapy and venipuncture education. Nutrition and pharmacology are integrated with related theory. Leadership training skills focus on geriatric assessment and medication administration.

Emphasis is placed on interventions for individual health care problems utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking skills. Nutrition and pharmacology are integrated with related theory. Clinical experience provides administration of medications to adult clients.

LEVEL 3:

Nursing 3 - Maternal Child/Pediatric Nursing
This course includes theory and clinical experience, concurrent and/or sequential in the care of the mother before, during and after labor. Principles of newborn care are also included in the course. The course will acquaint the student with the needs of the well and ill child. Normal growth and development from birth through adolescence is studied as well as the nursing care of the developing individual in health and disease. Communication skills are emphasized to provide acceptable relationships with children, adolescents and family. Nutrition and pharmacology are integrated with related theory.

Personal and Vocational Relationships 2
This course introduces the student to leadership and management skills and provides information on employment and educational opportunities available to the practical nurse. Work skills such as procuring, retaining and terminating employment are discussed, as well as personal and professional liability insurance, application for state licensure, NCLEX application, professional organizational membership and continuing education.