Practical Nursing
LPN 1101. Vocational, Legal and Ethical Concepts
This course includes personal development, ethical, legal and social responsibilities with the client, family and members of the health care team. Communication skills, vocational responsibilities of the practical nurse, nursing organizations, state and national health resources and delegation as it relates to the role of the practical nurse are also included in the course. (1 credit hour)
LPN 1112. Basic Nursing Principles and Skills
This course content includes fundamental principles, skills and attitudes needed to give nursing care and prevent the spread of disease. Common procedures used in the care of the sick and development of the ability to adapt them to various situations with skill and comfort for the client, first aid, CPR and medical terminology are also included. Development of awareness to report and record observations of the client are part of the course theory. The course also includes the study of growth and development throughout the lifespan. Also included is the study of culture and ethnicity as related to the provision of culturally sensitive care. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (12 credit hours/special course fee)
LPN 1204. Pharmacology
The course content includes a brief history of drugs, methods of administration, drugs commonly used in the treatment of illness, and such information as usual dosages, expected actions, side effects, contraindications and points of observation following the administration of drugs. Formulas for conversions of measures from apothecary to the metric system, as well as formulas for calculations of dosages for adults, infants and children are included. Performance of intravenous infusion therapy and introduction of a peripheral intravenous device on the adult client are included in the content. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (4 credit hours/special course fee)
LPN 1304. Body Structure and Function
This course includes anatomy and physiology of the human body and its systems. It provides the student with a foundation for understanding the principles of maintaining positive health as well as understanding deviations from normal. This course is for traditional tract nursing students. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (4 credit hours)
LPN 1402. Nursing of Children
This course is an introduction to the nursing of children. The course content includes the principles of growth and development, nursing the infant through adolescence, the behavior of well and sick children and client and family teaching. Common diseases of the child and adolescent are also covered. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (2 credit hours)
LPN 1501. Nursing of the Geriatric Client
The course content includes the normal aging process, characteristics of aging and special problems of the geriatric client. Also included in the course of study are end-of-life care issues, environments of care, common medical diagnosis, restorative care, and pharmacology and its significance for the older adult. The management role of the practical nurse to include delegation is also included. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (1 credit hour)
LPN 1608. Nursing of Adults
The course content includes information about common conditions of illness and nursing care of clients in acute, subacute and convalescent stages of illness of both short- and long-term duration. The course content includes the study of common conditions of the medical surgical client using a body systems approach of study. Included in each system’s study are the cultural influences on nursing, nutritional needs of the client, pharmacological issues and special needs of the older adult. The course also includes the study of infectious disease and bioterrorism disease issues in today’s society. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (8 credit hours)
LPN 1702. Nutrition in Health and Illness
The course content includes the principles of good nutrition for all age groups and the principles of modifications for therapeutic purposes. The nutritional concepts are integrated throughout the entire curriculum. This course is for traditional tract nursing students. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (2 credit hours)
LPN 1802. Nursing of Mothers and Infants
The course content includes the principles and practices of nursing care during prenatal, labor, delivery, post-partum and neonatal periods. The content includes modern maternity nursing with emphasis on normal obstetrics. Specific content includes history and trends in family-centered childbearing, prenatal care, adaptations to pregnancy, and the nurse\'s role in reproductive health and nursing care during labor and birth to include care of the newborn. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (2 credit hours)
LPN 1901. Mental Health Nursing
The course content includes an introduction of common conditions of mental illness, prevention of such conditions, and care of clients suffering from abnormal mental and emotional responses. Mental hygiene aspects are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (1 credit hour)
LPN 2102. Nursing Process/Course Review
The course content provides the student with a review of the nursing process in preparation for the actual practice of nursing. The course content provides the student with insight into development of a study plan for the NCLEX exam. Also included is a pharmacology review and NLN exam. The role of the practical nurse in delegation of client care is reviewed. Additional content provides the student with information and explanation of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and the licensure application process. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous required Practical Nursing courses. (2 credit hours/special course fee)
LPNN 1104 Clinical Nursing I
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on procedural skills, on basic nursing principles, and the care of the geriatric patient. As students progress through the clinical areas, progression from basic skills to complex skills will be incorporated into patient care being delivered. Students will develop the ability to adapt nursing procedures to give individualized patient care. This course is a prerequisite to LPNN 1102 Clinical Nursing II and all subsequent term courses. Prerequisite: LPN 1101. (4 credit hours)
LPNN 1102 Clinical Nursing II
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on nursing of the mother, infant, children, and medical and surgical problems. As students progress through the clinical areas, patient assignments will pertain to the body system being studied in Nursing of Adults theory course or the units in Nursing of Mother and Infant or Nursing of Children. Nursing care is delivered with a focus on specific standards of care for the diagnosis of the patient. Procedures learned in Clinical Nursing I continue to be performed with emphasis on adaptations necessary for the medical or surgical client. Students administer medications to their assigned patients after check off with the instructor. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in LPNN 1104 Clinical Nursing I and previous required Practical Nursing courses. This course is a prerequisite to all subsequent term courses. (2 credit hours)
LPNN 1204 Clinical Nursing III
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on total patient care. As students progress through the course, patient assignment load will increase to develop time management skills and assist in the transition from student role to Licensed Practical Nurse role. Students will continue to deliver individualized nursing care by working closely with nursing staff. Prerequisite: All previous Practical Nursing required courses. (4 credit hours)
LPNN 1208 Clinical Nursing IV
A continuation of LPNN 1204. Prerequisite: All previous required Practical Nursing courses. (8 credit hours)
LPNT 1103 Clinical Nursing I
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on procedural skills, on basic nursing principles, and the care of the geriatric patient. As students progress through the clinical areas, progression from basic skills to complex skills will be incorporated into patient care being delivered. Students will develop the ability to adapt nursing procedures to give individualized patient care. This course is a prerequisite to LPNT 1111 Clinical Nursing II and all subsequent term courses. Prerequisite: LPN 1101. ( 3 credit hours)
LPNT 1111 Clinical Nursing II
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on nursing of the mother, infant, children, and medical and surgical problems. As students progress through the clinical areas, patient assignments will pertain to the body system being studied in Nursing of Adults theory course or the units in Nursing of Mother and Infant or Nursing of Children. Nursing care is delivered with a focus on specific standards of care for the diagnosis of the patient. Procedures learned in Clinical Nursing I continue to be performed with emphasis on adaptations necessary for the medical or surgical client. Students administer medications to their assigned patients after check off with the instructor. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in LPNT 1103 Clinical Nursing I and all previous required Practical Nursing courses. This course is a prerequisite to all subsequent term courses. (11 credit hours)
LPNT 1104 Clinical Nursing III
This course is a practical, clinical component with an emphasis on total patient care. As students progress through the course, patient assignment load will increase to develop time management skills and assist in the transition from student role to Licensed Practical Nurse role. Students will continue to deliver individualized nursing care by working closely with nursing staff. Prerequisite: All previous required Practical Nursing courses. (4 credit hours)
>Back to Course Descriptions
>Back to Web Catalog