2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Practical Nursing
PNE 121LW Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
Lab
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Current validation for PN Program. Concurrent enrollment
in PNE 121. Introduces the Provider of Care role and includes
opportunties to practice clinical nursing skills and techniques in the care
of adults in selected clinical facilities. Introduces the Member within
the Discipline of Nursing role through identification of legal and ethical
considerations for the practical nurse. For successful completion, a grade
of at least a “C” must be earned in both this course and its concurrent
theory course (lab grade will be same as theory grade). A final grade
of “F” will be assigned in both theory and lab if either course is not
successfully completed. (0-135)
PNE 121W Fundamentals of Nursing 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Current validation for PN Program. Concurrent enrollment
in PNE 121L. Focuses on the Nursing Process as applied to basic human
needs, introduces concepts and theories related to holistic patient
care and health education. Includes nutrition, cultural, psychosocial,
basic mental health concepts and legal aspects pertaining to practical
nursing. This theory course has a concurrent lab course. For successful
completion, a grade of at least a “C” must be earned in this course and
its concurrent lab course (lab grade will be same as theory grade). A
final grade of “F” will be assigned in both theory and lab if either course
is not successfully completed. (90-0)
PNE 122LW Care of Adult I Lab 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PNE 121 and PNE 121L with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
Concurrent enrollment in PNE 122. Provides clinical opportunities to
apply the roles of Provider of Care and Member within the Discipline of
Nursing while providing care for the adult medical/surgical patient. For
successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must be earned in both
this course and its concurrent theory course (lab grade will be same as
theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in both theory and
lab if either course is not successfully completed. (0-135)
PNE 122W Care of the Adult I 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PNE 121and PNE 121L with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
. Concurrent enrollment in PNE 122L. Includes the study of altered
systems: respiratory, endocrine, cardiac, neuro, hematology, immune,
gastrointestinal, and renal. Study of concepts related to oncology, team
dynamics, fluid and electrolyte balance, communication, teaching
learning, nutrition, and pre- and post-operative care. This theory course
has a concurrent lab course. For successful completion, a grade of at
least a “C” must be earned in this course and its concurrent lab course
(lab grade will be same as theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be
assigned in both theory and lab if either course is not successfully
completed. (90-0)
PNE 123LW Care of Adult II Lab 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PNE 122 and PNE 122L with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
. Focuses on application of the provider of care and member within the
discipline of nursing role while providing care for a group of clients and
learning group dynamics. This lab course has a concurrent theory course
(PNE 123). For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must be
earned in this course and its concurrent theory course (lab grade will
be same as theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in both
theory and lab if either component is not successfully completed. (0-90)
PNE 123W Care of the Adult II 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PNE 122 and PNE 122L with a minimum grade of “C”
(2.0). Concurrent enrollment in PNE 123L. Focuses on care of the adult
patient experiencing healing alterations related to the following systems:
musculoskeletal, eye-ear, skin and reproductive. Requires a concurrent
lab course. For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must
be earned in this course and its concurrent lab course (lab grade will
be same as theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in both
theory and lab if either component is not successfully completed. (30-0)
PNE 125LW Basic Maternal Child Lab 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: PNE 122 and PNE 122L with a minimum grade of “C”
(2.0). Concurrent enrollment in PNE 123, 123L, and 125W is required.
Provides clinical and laboratory opportunities that focus on basic family
centered maternity care, growth and development, and care of pediatric
patients and their families while working as a Provider of Care. For
successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must be earned in this
course and its concurrent theory course (lab grade will be the same as
theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in both theory and
lab if either component is not successfully completed. Credit may be
earned in PNE 125L or PNE 124L, but not both. (0-45)
PNE 125W Basic Maternal Child 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PNE 122 and PNE 122L with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
Concurrent enrollment in PNE 123, 123L, and 125LW is required. Focues
on basic family centered maternity care, growth and development, care
of pediatric patients and their families, assisting with attaining optimal
state of wellness. For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C”
must be earned in this course and its concurrent lab course (theory grade
will be the same as lab grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in
both theory and lab if either component is not successfully completed.
Credit may be earned in PNE 125 or PNE 124, but not both. (45-0)
PNE 290-299 Special Projects in Practical
Nursing
Political Science
POL 103CW American Government 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces the development and maintenance of the U.S. system of
government. Surveys the nature of American political institutions,
behavior, ideas and their structure. Explores core beliefs and their affect
on government participation. Explores the role of citizens in a diverse
democracy. Intended to be taken only as part of a Learning Community.
Credit may be earned any POL 103 course, any POL 104 course, or any
POL 111 course but not in both. (This course satisfies the American
Government graduation requirement in all curricula.) (45-0)
POL 103HW American Government - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 4 or 5B and WRITING LEVEL 4 or 4B
and permission of the Honors Office. Introduces the development and
maintenance of the U.S. system of government. Surveys the nature of
American political institutions, behavior, ideas and their structure.
Explores core beliefs and their affect on government participation.
Explores the role of citizens in a diverse democracy. Credit may be earned
in any POL 103 course, any POL 104 course, or any POL 111 course but
not in more than one. (This course satisfies the American Government
graduation requirement in all curricula.) (45-0)
POL 103W American Government 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite:READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
the development and maintenance of the U.S. system of government.
Surveys the nature of American political institutions, behavior, ideas
and their structure. Explores core beliefs and their affect on government
participation. Explores the role of citizens in a diverse democracy. Credit
may be earned in any POL 103 course, any POL 104 course, or any POL
111course but not in more than one. (This course satisfies the American
Government graduation requirement in all curricula.) (45-0)
POL 104CW American Government with Project 4 Sem Hrs
Introduces the development and maintenance of the U.S. system of
government. Surveys the nature of American political institutions,
behavior, ideas and their structure. Explores core beliefs and their affect
on government participation. Explores the role of citizens in a diverse
democracy. Requires participation in a 15 hour service learning project
outside the classroom with a community agency or organization. Intended
to be taken only as part of a Learning Community. Credit may be earned
in any POL 103 course, any POL 104 course, or any POL 111course but
not in more than one. (This course satisfies the American Government
graduation requirement in all curricula.) (45-15)
402 Delta College 2012-2013