NSG123 — PNUR 12282, and PNUR 16181
This course provides laboratory practice in the nursing home. Emphasis is placed on the geriatric patient. (Offered in the fall semester) PNUR 11282 2 CR. (32 LEC.) Nutrition in Health and Illness Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing Program This course focuses on the principles of good nutrition for all age groups and the www.uarichmountain.edu 179 479-394-7622 TABLE OF CONTENTS principles of modifications for therapeutic purposes. Nutrition concepts will be integrated throughout the entire Practical Nursing Program’s curriculum. (Offered in summer semester) PNUR 11383 3 CR. (48 LEC.) Nursing of Adult Patients I Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing Program This course focuses on information about common conditions of illness and nursing care of patients in acute, subacute or convalescent stages of illness, of both short and long term duration, including nutrition and administration of drugs. (Offered in fall semester) PNUR 12282 2 CR. (32 LEC.) Pharmacology I Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing Program This course focuses on the 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 conversion of measures from the apothecary to the metric system, as well as formulas for calculations of dosages for infants and children are included. (Offered in fal