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PNRSE 116: Practical Nursing (PN) Theory IV

4 Cr
Quarters: F
This is the final theory course that expands on the previous concepts of medical-surgical nursing.  Focus is on care of clients across the lifespan with deviations in health related to neuromuscular, renal, endocrine, immune, shock, hematologic, and cardiac disorders. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, pharmacology, medical treatments, health promotion and maintenance, and nursing interventions through a nursing process framework will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met.  Students must have completed PNRSE 112  and PNRSE 114  both with a grade of a C or better to move on to the following quarter. PNRSE 116 is to be taken concurrently with PNRSE 118  and PNRSE 120 .