Heartland Community College
Master Syllabus
Human Services
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: NURS 136
COURSE TITLE: Practical Nursing
DATE PREPARED: January 1, 1993
DATE REVISED: March, 2004
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 12-51160101
IAI NO. Not applicable
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: June 1, 1998
CREDIT HOURS: 6
CONTACT HOURS: 6
LECTURE HOURS: 3
CLINICAL HOURS: 3
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include prerequisites):
Prerequisite: NURS 122, NURS 135, BIOL 182, ENGL 101 and PSY 101. The focus of this
course is the provision of nursing care to adult clients with acute and chronic health problems of
the most commonly experienced alterations in sexuality, immunologic responses, mobility,
sensori-neural processes, and mental health. Orem's self-care model will be used as a foundation
for nursing practice. Students are provided a faculty-supervised opportunity to utilize the nursing
process, nursing skills, and theoretical knowledge in an acute care setting. The standards of
practical nursing as set forth by the State of Illinois are presented. After successful completion of
NURS 136, the student will be able to proceed to NCLEX-PN examination. This is an 8-week
course which meets 18 hours for 6 hours credit. (Lec 3 Lab 3)
TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED:
Carpenito, L.J. (2000). Handbook of nursing diagnosis. (8th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: J.B. Lippincott Co.
Deglin & Vallerand. (1999) Davis’s drug guide for nurses. (7th
ed.) Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis
Dudek, S. G. (2001). Nutrition handbook for nursing practice.
(4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: J.B. Lippincott Co.
Fishbach. (2000) A manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests.
(6th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: J.B. Lippincott Co.
Kee & Hayes. (2000). Pharmacology: A nursing process
approach. (3rd ed.). Troy, MO: Harcourt Health/Saunders.
Mosby. (1998). Mosby’s medical, nursing, and allied health
dictionary. (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby Co.
Perry & Potter. (2001) Clinical nursing skills and techniques.
(5th ed.) St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby Co.
Radcliff & Ogden. (1999) Calculation of drug dosages w/cd. (6th
ed.) St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby Co.
Smeltzer, S. C. & Bare, B. G. (2000). Brunner and Suddarth’s
textbook of medical-surgical nursing. (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA:
J. B. Lippincott Co.
Varcarolis, E.M.. (1998). Foundations of psychiatric mental
health nursing. (3rded.). Troy, MO: Harcourt Health/Saunders.
Wong, D. L. (2001). Wong’s essentials of pediatric nursing. (6th
ed.). St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby Co.
RECOMMENEDED:
Boyer. (2000). Study guide to accompany Brunner and
Suddarth’s medical-surgical nursing. (9th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: J. B. Lippincott Co.
Murphy. (2001). Study guide forWong’s essentials of
pediatric nursing. (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby
Co.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
NURS 136 fulfills 6 semester hours of credit in the practical and associate degree
programs. This course meets the philosophy Illinois articulation policies, which would
enable the student to transfer this course to one of similar composition in an
undergraduate program. However, students should check with an academic advisor for
information about its transferability to other institutions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Students who successfully complete NURS 136 should be able to:
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utilize effective communication in the provision of care to individuals with acute
and chronic health problems.
incorporate components of the nursing process according to Orem with emphasis
on provision of care to individuals with acute and chronic health problems.
implement technical skills of the practical nurse related to individuals with acute
and chronic health problems.
apply roles of the practical nurse with in the parameters of legal practice.
incorporate cultural variations in delivery of care to individuals with acute and
chronic health problems.
use teaching/learning concepts to enhance self-care ability of individuals with
acute and chronic health problems.
employ professional behavior with in the scope of the practical nurse in the
clinical setting with individuals with acute and chronic health problems.
apply critical thinking skills in the psycho-social assessment of individuals with
acute and chronic health problems.
use self to maximize learning in the care of individuals with acute and chronic
health problems.
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
Unit V
Unit VI
Workplace Communication/Illinois Nurse Practice Act
Assessment and Nursing Care of Clients with Alterations in Immunologic
Responses
Assessment and Nursing Care of Clients with Alterations in Mobility
Assessment and Nursing Care of Clients with Alterations in Sensori-neural
Processes
Assessment and Nursing Care of clients with Alterations in Sexuality
Assessment and Nursing Care of Clients with Common Alterations in
Mental Health
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students must achieve a “C” grade or better for satisfactory completion of a nursing
course taken at Heartland Community College. The grading system will be as follows:
A = 90-100%
B = 81-89%
C = 75-80%
D = 70-74%
F = Below 70%
Theory consists of four exams each worth 20% of the grade, a final exam worth 20% of
the grade. Clinical grades will consist of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Students
MUST pass both the theory and lab/clinical portion of the course. If a student passes the
theory portion with a 75% or better but performance is unsatisfactory in the lab/clinical
area, the student will receive an “F” for the course. If the student's performance in the
clinical area is satisfactory but theory average is less than 75%, the student will receive a
“D” or an “F” for the course.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Process recording on assigned client as required by clinical instructor.
Nursing care plans on assigned clients as required by clinical instructor.
Self-evaluation of the clinical experience.
Journal article review.
Read all assignments and handouts before class.