Practical Nursing

Basic medical vocabulary for allied health professionals and others with minimal background in anatomy and physiology; includes study of the human body systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Cellular and Molecular Biology. Introduction to biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell structure, function and processes. Laboratory required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Human anatomy and physiology. This laboratory course is recommended for those contemplating a career in the health professions and emphasizes the structure and function of the human body. Microscopic and gross anatomy are correlated with physiology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Continuation of Biology 226. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Development of critical and analytical skills in writing and reading of expository prose. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course is designed to fulfill general education requirements. It is not designed as a prerequisite for any other college mathematics course. This course focuses on mathematical reasoning and solving of real-life problems. Three or four topics are to be studied in depth, with at least three chosen from the following list: counting techniques and probability, game theory, geometry, graph theory, linear programming, logic and set theory, mathematical modeling, mathematics of finance, and statistics. Applications involving problem-solving skills are emphasized throughout the course. Technology is an integral part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics addressed include: descriptive statistics (measures of center, variation, and position, and frequency distributions); basic probability theory (counting techniques, sample spaces, probability laws); probability distributions (normal and binomial); statistical inference, which includes estimation, hypothesis testing (z-test, t-test, and chi-square test), errors, and correlation/regression. Tools such as graphing calculators or computers are an integral part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

The concepts of holism, nursing practice, multicultural society and communication are studied for purposes of assisting persons to meet their basic needs. The role of the practical nurse in the use of the nursing process is studied and practiced in classroom, laboratory and long-term settings specifically in relation to protection against infection and providing for safety, mobility, comfort, hygiene, elimination and nutrition needs. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part if the course.

Students learn to administer medications and to use the nursing process to care for persons having surgery. The nursing process is also used to assist persons with oxygen, wound care, fluid and electrolyte, and rest and sleep needs and to assist persons who need relief from pain. Learning in classroom, lab and clinical settings foster professional growth. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

The course introduces students to the philosophy, conceptual framework, outcomes and competencies of the program. Nursing practice, nursing process and the therapeutic relationship are studied along with the ethical and legal aspects of nursing from the perspective of nursing practice in today's society. Contemporary health care delivery issues are also discussed. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course focuses on the care of clients throughout the life span experiencing common disorders interfering with oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, hormonal balance, and protection from infection. The student integrates previous knowledge relating to the concepts of holism, nursing practice, nursing process, multicultural society, and communication. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Focusing on meeting the basic needs of mothers and children and their families, the student integrates previous learning relating to the concepts of holism, nursing practice, nursing process, multicultural society and communication. Preventive, supportive and therapeutic care is learned in class, lab and clinical settings. Students are expected to demonstrate professional growth and to function within the provisions of the most current Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Theoretical concepts are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course focuses on the care of persons throughout the life span experiencing the most common disorders interfering with sexuality, mobility, and safety (including mental health disorders). Cancer is also studied because of its interferences with all basic needs. Students integrate previous related learning and are expected to demonstrate professional growth and to function within the provisions of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.