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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

PRACTICAL NURSING

COURSE TITLE: PN1 A - NURSING CORE OVERVIEW

COURSE NUMBER: PS#: H170605.A4

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COURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL

bullet 70             20         0

PREREQUISITES: Satisfactory completion of all admission requirements.

TEXTBOOKS: Foundations of Nursing by Christinsen and Workbook for Foundations of Nursing

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

    1. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77%

      accuracy.

    2. For further information, please refer to the PN

Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive overview of basic health care concepts.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND HEALTH OCCUPATIONS.

2.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND USE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS EFFECTIVELY.

                                           3.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

4.0 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPLY WELLNESS AND DISEASE CONCEPTS.

5.0 RECOGNIZE AND DEMONSTRATE SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES.

                                        6.0 RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

                                        7.0 RECOGNIZE AND PRACTICE INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES.

                                        8.0 DEMONSTRATE COMPUTER LITERACY.

                                            9.0 DEMONSTRATE JOB SKILLS.

10.0 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF BLOOD BORNE DISEASES, INCLUDING AIDS.

                                            11.0 DEMONSTRATE BASIC MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS.

12.0 INTRODUCE CORE HEALTH CARE SKILLS.

 

                                GENERAL OBJECTIVES

                            MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

                            PRACTICAL NURSING

                        COURSE TITLE: PN1 B – INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE WITH THE

                        INCLUSION OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT

                            COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H1706052 – PS CLINICAL#: H1706052C

bulletCOURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL
bullet  20             15      40

PREREQUISITES: PN 1A

TEXTBOOKS: Foundations of Nursing by Christinsen and Workbook for Foundations of Nursing

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77%

accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN

Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge and skills of patient care. (Nursing Assistant Occupational Completion Point).

 

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY IN PROVIDING PATIENT CARE TO THE ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

2.0 DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVLEOPMENT THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN.

3.0 DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE THERAPEUTIC, VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF NURSING FUNCTIONS.

                                        4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE NURSING PROCESS.

5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES.

                                        6.0 DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS.

                                        7.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

TO THE ADULT AND GERIARIC CLIENT, APROPRIATE TO THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICAL NURSE.

8.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS FOR THE ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT APPROPRIATE TO THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICAL NURSE.

9.0 PROVIDE PERSONAL PATIENT CARE FOR THE ADULT AND GERIATIC CLIENT APPROPRIATE TO THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICAL NURSE.

After successful completion of the 35 hours of theory and 40 hours of clinical, the student will be eligible to take the State Certified Nursing Assistant Exam.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING

COURSE TITLE: PN 2A - ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE OVERVIEW

bulletCOURSE NUMBER: PS#: H1706051
bulletCOURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL
bullet   100          0            0

PREREQUISITES: PN 1A, PN 1B

TEXTBOOKS: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. The Human Body in Health and Illness by Herlihy and Study guide for The Human Body in Health and Illness.

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

bulletClass Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77%

accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN

Handbook.

INSTURCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

                                                                                                                                                                COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with basic

knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology, introduce the basic principles of nutrition and assist the student to apply the basic math and science skills as they relate to nursing.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

                                                                1.0 DESCRIBE THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY.

                                                                2.0 IDENTIFY MAJOR PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES THAT OCCUR WITH AGING IN EACH BODY SYSTEM.

                                                                3.0 NAME AT LEAST THREE DISORDERS OF EACH BODY SYSTEM.

                                                                4.0 COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE BODY SYSTEMS OF THE AGING ADULT.

            GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

PRACTICAL NURSING

                                                                                                                            COURSE TITLE: PN2 B – INTRODUCTION TO NURSING WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT OVERVIEW

COURSE NUMBER: PS#: H1706051B

                                                                                                                                                                        COURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     25              10         40

PREREQUISITES: PN 1A, PN 1B, PN 2A, WITH A MINUMUM OF 77% IN EACH COURSE.

 

TEXTBOOKS: Foundations of Nursing by Christinsen and Workbook for Foundations of Nursing

                                                                                                                                                                                            COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

                                                                                                         3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.  For further information, please refer to the PN handbook.

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of nursing history and Transcultural nursing. The course incorporates therapeutic communication techniques, legal and ethical responsibilities, human growth and development, and principles of nutrition and diet therapy related to the aging process.

Skills taught in this course include selected therapeutic procedures related to basic nursing care of the adult and geriatric client.

The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills, and to practice and develop skills in selected procedures. Clinically, the student will assist with the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the client, function as a member of the health care team, and participate in health teaching in the acute care and/or a long term setting. Emphasis is placed on biopsychosocial and restorative care in clinical practice.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 UTILIZE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE OF THE NURSE.

2.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBLITIES SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE OF THE NURSE.

3.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY MEASURES APPROPRIATE TO THE ROLE OF THE NURSE.

4.0 PROVIDE PERSONAL PATIENT CARE.

                                    5.0 PERFORM PATIENT CARE PROCEDURES.

                                    6.0 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION.

                                    7.0 PROVIDE CARE FOR GERIATRIC PATIENTS.

                                8.0 RECOGNIZE AND PRACTICE INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES.

bullet              9.0 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF BLOOD BORNE DISEASES, INCLUDING AIDS.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE: PN 3 - INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION OVERVIEW

COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H1706654B – PS CLINICAL#: H1706654BC

                                                                                                                                                                                            COURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               35       15         80

PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2A, PN 2B, WITH A MINIMUM OF 77% IN EACH COURSE.

TEXTBOOKS: Foundations of Nursing by Christinsen and Workbook for Foundations of Nursing

                                                                                                                                                                                    COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy

4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with basic information regarding the administration of medication.

Skills taught in this course include selected therapeutic procedures relating to the administration of medications to the client.

The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills, and to practice and develop skills in selected procedures. Clinically, the student will assist with the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the adult and geriatric client in the administration of medications, to function as a member of the health care team and to participate in health teaching.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY AS RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

2.0 DESCRIBE THE DEVELOPMENTAL IMPLICATIONS AS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO THE ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

3.0 DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF NURSING FUNCTIONS AS RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE PRACTICE OF ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS.

5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AS RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

6.0 DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS AS RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

                                            7.0 APPLY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AS RELATED TO INTERACTION WITH MEDICATIONS.

                                            8.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT DURING ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

9.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS AS IT RELATES TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

10.0 PERFORM SELECTIVE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES RELATED TO INTRAVENOUS THERAPY APPROPRIATE TO THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICAL NURSE.

11.0 PERFORM SELECTIVE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES RELATED TO ROUTINE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

                                          12. 0 UTILIZE THE RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AS RELATED TO PREVENTION OF MEDICATION ERRORS.

                                            13.0       DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN CALCULATING DOSAGES OF MEDICATIONS AND FLUID ADMINISTRATION RATES.

14.0 DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE VARIOUS PHARMACOLOGIC CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE: PN 4 A - INTRODUCTION TO PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING WITH

THE INCLUSION OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT NURSING

OVERVIEW

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COURSE NUMBER : PS THEORY#: H1706654 – PS CLINICAL#: H1706654C

bulletCOURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL
bullet     30          7           30

PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2A, PN 2B, PN 3, WITH A MINIMUM OF 77% IN EACH COURSE.

TEXTBOOKS: Foundations of Nursing by Christinsen and Workbook for Foundations of Nursing

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects,

Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with basic information regarding the peri-operative client and related nursing care. Skills taught in this course include selected therapeutic procedures relating to the care of the peri-operative patient.

The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills, and to practice and develop skills in selected procedures. Clinically, the student will assist with the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the peri-operative client, to function as a member of the health care team and to participate in the health teaching of the client and family.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE

    HUMAN BODY AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

  2. DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AS RELATED TO THE

    PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    3.0 DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF NURSING FUNCTIONS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE

    PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    6.0 DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    7.0 APPLY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE

    PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    8.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

    AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    9.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS AS RELATED

    TO THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    10.0 PERFORM NURSING PROCEDURES APPROPRIATE IN THE CARE OF THE PERI-OPERATIVE CLIENT.

    11.0 ASSIST WITH REHABILITATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERI-OPERATIVE

    CLIENT.

     

    GENERAL OBJECTIVES

    MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

                                                                                                                    COURSE: PN 4 B – MENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT

    COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H170654B

                                                                                                                                                                                                            COURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            15             0         15

                                                                                                                                                                                                    PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2A, PN 2B, PN 3, PN 4A

                                                                                                                                                                                                    TEXTBOOKS: Adult Health by Christinsen and Workbook for Adult Health

                                                                                                                                                                                                            COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

     

    INSTRUCTIONAL  TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with information relating to principles of mental health nursing,

    in a variety of health care settings. It will provide the student with a historical overview of mental health care, common basic concepts related to mental health, how illness affects mental health and crisis intervention.

    COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

    1.0 COMPARE AND CONTRAST A NORMAL EMOTIONAL RESPONSE WITH A PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER.

    2.0 IDENTIFY DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONS WHO ARE MENTALLY HEALTHY AND THOSE WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL.

    3.0 IDENTIFY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS OR MENTAL ILLNESS.

    4.0 IDENTIFY BASIC NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING ILLNESS OR CRISIS AS IT RELATE THE ADULT AND THE GERIATRIC CLIENT.

    5.0 IDENTIFY SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY.

    6.0 IDENTIFY NURSING INTERVENTIONS OF THE ADDICTIVE CLIENT.

    7.0 DESCRIBE THE EVOLUTION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE.

     

    GENERAL OBJECTIVES

    MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

                                                                                                                COURSE: PN 5 A - MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING OVERVIEW WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT

    COURSE NUMBER PS THEORY#: H170655A – PS CLINICAL#: H170655AC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                COURSE HOURS THEORY LAB CLINICAL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                71          17       150

                                                                                                                                                                    PREREQUISITES PN 1, PN 2, PN 3, PN 4, WITH A MINIMUM OF 77% IN EACH COURSE.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    TEXTBOOKS: Adult Health by Christinsen and Workbook for Adult Health

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

    INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with

    information relating to care of the adult and geriatric client with common acute and chronic medical and surgical diseases and disorders to include the biopyschosocial, nutritional, pharmacological and nursing care needs.

    Skills taught in this course include selected therapeutic procedures relating to system diseases and disorders presented.

    The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills; to practice and develop skills in selected procedures, as they relate to the disease and disorders of the course while understanding and assisting where appropriate in meeting the needs of the medical surgical adult and geriatric client.

    COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

    1.0 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.                 DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADULT THROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN.

3.0 PROVIDE CARE FOR MEDICAL /SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENTS, ASSISTING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS

4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

6.0 DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL, APPLYING THE NURSING PROCESS AS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

7.0 APPLY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

8.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

9.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY MEASURES AS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

10.0 PROVIDE CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS.

11.0 DEMONSTRATE PATIENT CARE AS IT RELATES TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

12.0 DESCRIBE DRUG THERAPY AND INTERACTIONS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

13.0 DEMONSTRATE RESTORATIVE CARE AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE MEDICAL /SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

 

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE: PN 5 B - MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING OVERVIEW WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT

COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H170655B – PS CLINICAL#: H170655BC

COURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL

58 17 150

PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2, PN 3, PN 4, 5A, WITH A MINIMUM OF 77% IN EACH COURSE.

TEXTBOOKS: Adult Health by Christinsen and Workbook for Adult Health

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

                                                                                                                                                   COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with information relating to care of the adult and geriatric client with common acute and chronic medical and surgical diseases and disorders to include the biopyschosocial, nutritional, pharmacological and nursing care needs.

Skills taught in this course include selected therapeutic procedures relating to system diseases and disorders presented.

The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills; to practice and develop skills in selected procedures, as they relate to the disease and disorders of the course, while understanding and assisting where appropriate in meeting the needs of the medical surgical adult and geriatric client.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE

    HUMAN BODY AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

  2. DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADULTTHROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN.

3.0 PROVIDE CARE FOR THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT, ASSISTING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS.

4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

                                        5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT

6.0 DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL, APPLYING THE NURSING PROCESS AS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

7.0 APPLY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

8.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

9.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY MEASURES AS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

10.0 PROVIDE CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS.

11.0 DEMONSTRATE PATIENT CARE AS IT RELATES TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

12.0 DESCRIBE DRUG THERAPY AND INTERACTIONS AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT

13.0 DEMONSTRATE RESTORATIVE CARE AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE MEDICAL /SURGICAL ADULT AND GERIATRIC CLIENT.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE: PN 6 – REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS, inclusive of the geriatric client, AND MATERNITY AND NEWBORN OVERVIEW

COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H170665 - PS CLINICAL#: H170665C
bulletCOURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL
bullet   30              5          75

PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2, PN 3, PN 4, PN 5, WITH A MINIMUM OF 77% IN EACH COURSE.

TEXTBOOKS: Thompson’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing by Lefifer

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with

information relating to the care of the client, inclusive of the geriatric client, with reproductive diseases and disorders, normal and high-risk pregnancy, labor and delivery and newborn. Management, needs and nursing care of the mother and newborn throughout the maternity cycle are emphasized.

Skills taught in this course include selected therapeutic procedures relating to the care of the client with reproductive D/D and the care of the obstetrical patient and the newborn.

The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills, and to practice and develop skills in selected procedures. Clinically, the students will assist with the application of the nursing process in meeting the patient needs, and to assist in health teaching of the patient and family.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE CLIENT, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

2.0 DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

3.0 DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF NURSING FUNCTIONS AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

6.0 APPLY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

7.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT

8.0 DEMONSTRATE PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT

9.0 DEMONSTRATE PERSONAL PATIENT CARE AS RELATED TO CARE OF CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

10.0 PROVIDE CARE FOR THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS.

11.0 DESCRIBE DRUG THERAPY AND INTERACTIONS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH REPRODUCTIVE D/D, INCLUSIVE OF THE GERIATRIC CLIENT, AND THE NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CLIENT.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE: PN 7 - PEDIATRIC NURSING OVERVIEW

COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H1706057 - PS CLINICAL#: H1706057C
bulletCOURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL
bullet 15                5           25

PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2, PN 3, PN 4, PN 5, PN 6 WITH A MINIMUM 77% IN EACH COURSE.

TEXTBOOKS: Thompson’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing by Lefifer

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstration, return demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with

information relating to normal patterns of growth and development and common illnesses occurring in childhood, including needs and nursing care of the child.

Skills taught in this course include common pediatric procedures.

The clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to build on acquired knowledge and skills, and to practice and develop skills in selected procedures. Clinically, the student will assist with the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the child and family, to function as a member of the health care team, and to participate in health teaching.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

2.0 DESCRIBE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AS RELATED TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

3.0 DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF NURSING FUNCTIONS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

4.0 DEMONSTRATE LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

5.0 DEMONSTRATE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

6.0 DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

7.0 APPLY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AS RELATED TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT (AGE RELATED).

8.0 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AS RELATED TO CARE OF THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

9.0 DISCUSS FAMILY ROLES AND THEIR AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE TO THE

HEALTH OF THE PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY.

10.0 PERFORM PHYSICAL COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS AS RELATED TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

11.0 PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS.

12.0 DESCRIBE DRUG THERAPY AND INTERACTIONS AS RELATED TO CARE

OF THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

13.0 DEMONSTRATE RESTORATIVE CARE AS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE

PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

  1. PERFORM NURSING PROCEDURES AS RELATED TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE: PN 8 - COMPREHENSIVE NURSING OVERVIEW

COURSE NUMBER: PS THEORY#: H170668 - PS CLINICAL#: H170668C

bulletCOURSE HOURS: THEORY LAB CLINICAL
bullet    35           0           80

PREREQUISITES: PN 1, PN 2, PN 3, PN 4, PN 5, PN 6, PN 7 WITH A MINIMUM 77% IN EACH COURSE.

TEXTBOOKS: Review Books are the centers option to purchase (David, Lippincott, Mosby, Sounders).

COURSE EVALUATION: 1. 80% Tests/Quizzes

2. 20% Other. Defined as one or more of the following:

Class Participation, Home Learning, Portfolio, Projects, Papers and Reports, Skills.

3. Objectives will be met with a minimum of 77% accuracy.

4. For further information, please refer to the PN Handbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, demonstrations, returns demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual aids, group projects, and guest speakers, as the need for information dictates.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to practice planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of patients in a multi-disciplinary approach.

Experiences will give the student the opportunity to study the comprehensive principles of nursing involving the entire health care team. Emphasis is placed on the development of confidence in performing nursing skills, planning and caring for a larger number of clients, and the utilization of all available hospital and community resources for meeting the total needs of the patient. Employment skills and an NCLEX review are included as part of the employability skills portion of this course.

COURSE OUTLINE: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.0 PRACTICE ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AS RELATED TO THE SCOPE AND PRACTICE OF A PRACTICAL NURSE.

2.0 DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SPECIFIC TO PRACTICAL NURSING.

  1. DISCUSS STYLES OF LEADERSHIP THAT MAY BE USED BY NURSES.

  2. DISCUSS SUPERVISED MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS OF THE PRACTICAL NURSE.
bullet5.0 DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE NCLEX - PN EXAM THRU SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ATI COMPREHENSION TESTING AS WELL AS CAT OR OTHER PREPARATORY TESTING.