An introduction to the major concepts of human anatomy and physiology. This course provides an overall account of the interrelationships of structure and function in the human body. Prerequisite(s): None It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with BIO 103L when both courses are required by the program.

The virtual labs are designed to enhance the learning and engage the learner by using the internet based interactive multi-media labs. The labs are divided by organ systems and support the information being studied. Students have the option and are encouraged to take the review quizzes that follow each lab. The labs are also a great study resource. Prerequisite(s): None It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with BIO 103 when both courses are required by the program.

Not Designed to Transfer Study skills, fundamentals of self-understanding, beginning communications skills, human relations (civic, ethical, social, vocational, and legal) as related to practical nursing. Prerequisite(s): None

Not Designed to Transfer This course provides a systematic review of the principles of mathematics. The student is introduced to metric equivalences in drug measurements. The student is introduced to drug dosage calculation and basic general principles of medication administration. Prerequisite(s): None

Not Designed to Transfer Historical overview of current healthcare including medical economics, ethical and legal parameters, roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members with an emphasis on nursing and the role of the practical nurse. Medical terminology, concepts of health, health assessment, self-care, and functional health patterns across the life span are explored. Prerequisite(s): None

Not Designed to Transfer Introduction to nursing and the nursing process as related to promoting healthy functional health patterns across the life span; opportunity to develop and practice psychomotor skills related to health assessment, promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention. Prerequisite(s): None

Not Designed to Transfer Application of the nursing process for selected adult clients experiencing common functional health deviations interfering with activities of daily living. Emphasis is on nurse as provider of care. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103, BIO 103L, PND 101, PND 102, PND 103, PND 104

Not Designed to Transfer Study of common drugs by classification and their effects with emphasis on legal responsibility, accountability, and application of the nursing process to drug therapy. Prerequisite(s): None

Not Designed to Transfer Applies nursing process to clients experiencing common mental health problems. Explores chemical dependency, violence, and other stress and developmental problems related to mental health. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103, BIO 103L, PND 101, PND 102, PND 103, PND 104

Not Designed to Transfer Application of the nursing process with healthy childbearing families focusing on common growth and development processes associated with parenting. Reproductive health and pregnancy, child health, and common childhood health problems are explored. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103, BIO 103L, PND 101, PND 102, PND 103, PND 104

(14 credits: broken into Parts I and II in evening division, Part I is 10 credits and Part II is 4 credits). Not Designed to Transfer Application of the nursing process for selected child/adult clients experiencing common health deviations that impose limitations on functional health patterns. Emphasis is on the nurse as provider of care. Prerequisite(s): PND 200

Not Designed to Transfer Builds on PND101 with emphasis on current events in healthcare systems and nursing practice in preparation of the role transition from student to competent employee. Prerequisite(s): None

Not Designed to Transfer Exploration and application of geriatric client management principles in long-term care settings. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103, BIO 103L, PND 101, PND 102, PND 103, PND 104 PND

(16 credits: broken into Parts I and II in evening division, Part I is 10 credits and Part II is 6 credits). Not Designed to Transfer Application of the nursing process for selected child/adult clients experiencing selected health deviations that impose limitations on multiple functional health patterns. Emphasis is on the nurse as provider of care. Prerequisite(s): PND 300