LPN 110 - Nursing Procedures

5 credit hours

Students will understand the concepts of assessing health status, diagnostic tests and specimen collection, as well as meeting basic physiologic needs of patients through management of fluid and electrolyte balance, meeting basic nutrition needs through diet therapy and assisted feedings, assisting with respiration and oxygen delivery, promoting urinary elimination, promoting bowel elimination and promoting sleep and comfort. Students will be introduced to care of the surgical and immobile patient, providing wound care and treating pressure ulcers, and promoting musculoskeletal function. During the lab portion of the course, students will learn more advanced patient care techniques. Students will also spend 16 hours per week in clinical experiences. Prerequisites: LPN 100, LPN 101, LPN 101 L; Corequisites: LPN 110 L, LPN 110 S, LPN 112