Health & Nursing (HNUR)
HNUR 1361 - Pharmacology Applications (2 Credit Hours)
Medical math is an integral component of this course. The terminology and principles of medication administration are presented in this course. Drug classifications and their effect on the various body systems are presented. Specific drugs in each classification are emphasized according to expected effects, side effects, and adverse effects. Routes of drug administration and variables that influence drug action are covered including dangerous drug interactions and nursing implications related to each drug. Safety precautions which will help to decrease the incidence of errors in medication administration are stressed. Advanced medication calculations will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safe dosing parameters. The nursing process is utilized to assess the client’s learning needs and effects of all pharmacological interventions.
Prerequisite(s): None
(1/1/2)
HNUR 2000 - Anatomy,Phy,& Nutrition for PN (4 Credit Hours)
This course provides an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and deviations from the normal. A study of cells, skeletal, muscular, circulatory/lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, sensory and integumentary systems is included. The course also includes study of the concepts of proper nutrition for all age groups and diet modifications for therapeutic purposes. Requires: Acceptance into the practical nursing program. Concurrent enrollment or successful completion of HMDT 1170.
Co-requisite(s): HMDT 1170
(4/0/4)
HNUR 2110 - PN Foundations & Perspectives (6 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on the qualities and personal characteristics needed to practice practical nursing safely, effectively, and with compassion, including development of self-awareness and critical thinking. The course includes instruction in the history, trends and evolution of practical nursing, as well as the laws and rules governing practical nursing as defined by the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 37, Chapter 11, Subpart II-Practical Nurses and LAC 46:XLVII.Nursing, subpart 1 - Practical Nurses. Ethical, legal and cultural issues and trends, communication techniques, and personal and family growth and development are addressed. The course includes discussion of the concepts of health maintenance, restoration and rehabilitation, with identification of available local, state and national health maintenance resources. Emphasis is placed on foundational nursing concepts, including health assessment, and clinical reasoning using the nursing process to meet the physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of clients in various health care environments and across the lifespan. Special emphasis is placed on the normal aging process, care of the elderly, and end-of-life care. Safety and infection control, including information on microbes, modes of transmission, methods of destruction or control, and skills to prevent the spread of infections are also emphasized as part of this course. Requires: Concurrent enrollment or successful completion of HNUR 2000 and HMDT 1170. Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2111; 2110 & 2111 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 1001)
Co-requisite(s): HMDT 1170
(6/0/6)
HNUR 2111 - PN Foundations w/Geri Clinical (4 Credit Hours)
This course includes 95 hours of skills lab experiences that focus on providing nursing care to meet the physiological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of clients in various health care environments. Nursing skills progress from basic to more complex. Emphasis is placed on maintaining safety, infection control measures, and the dignity and rights of clients while providing nursing care activities. Care of clients across the lifespan is included, with special emphasis on care of the elderly. Students will perform, demonstrate, and practice a minimum of 45 hours of basic geriatric nursing care and skills in long term care facilities under the supervision of nursing faculty, and in accordance with Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines. Students must demonstrate the ability to safely and correctly perform all skills in the practice lab setting in order to receive instructor approval to participate in the geriatric nursing clinical experience. Requires: Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2110; 2110 & 2111 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): None
(0/4/4)
HNUR 2123 - Medical Surgical II (8 Credit Hours)
This course includes theory related to nursing care provided to adult clients experiencing alterations in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and integumentary function. Care of the adult client with a neoplastic disorder is also included. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/modified diets for each body system addressed. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system addressed are discussed at length. Geriatric considerations are addressed. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to multiple clients in approved health care facilities under the supervision and discretion of practical nursing faculty. Critical thinking skills are encouraged while the student learns to make interdependent practical nursing decisions. This course includes a 180-hour clinical component.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 2113
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 1361
(5/3/8)
HNUR 2133 - Medical Surgical III (8 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HNUR 1361 and HNUR 2123. This course includes the study of genitourinary, reproductive, sensory, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders with emphasis on pathophysiology and pharmacology for the adult client. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/modified diets. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system addressed are discussed at length. Geriatric considerations are addressed. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to multiple clients experiencing serious illnesses in approved health care facilities under the supervision and discretion of practical nursing faculty. Critical thinking skills are utilized while the student begins to make interdependent practical nursing decisions. Students will be expected to perform clinical skills with indirect supervision of the clinical instructor. This course includes a 180-hour clinical component.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 1361 and HNUR 2123
(5/3/8)
HNUR 2210 - Practical Nursing I (6 Credit Hours)
This course is a study of the nursing process as a method of individualizing care of the adult and geriatric clients experiencing alterations in cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune functioning with special emphasis on the essential concepts of fluid and electrolytes and acid-base balance. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic or modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, as well as nursing care interventions for each disease process reviewed. This portion of the course includes 90 hours of theory. Requires: HNUR 2000, HMDT 1170, HNUR 2110, HNUR 2111. Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2211 (PN I); 2210 & 2211 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 2000 and (HMDT 1170 or PNUR 1001) and HNUR 2110 and HNUR 2111
(6/0/6)
HNUR 2211 - Practical Nursing I Clinical (4 Credit Hours)
Students will begin to utilize a nursing process approach to individualize client care, and will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to assign adult and/or geriatric client(s) experiencing a variety of medical/surgical and mental health disorders in approved health care and mental health care facilities under the supervision and discretion of practical nursing faculty. This course includes a 180-hour clinical component in the Med-Surg setting and 25 hours in the Mental Health setting. Requires: Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2210; 2210 & 2211 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): None
(4/0/4)
HNUR 2310 - Practical Nursing II (6 Credit Hours)
This course includes theory related to nursing care provided to adult and geriatric clients experiencing alterations in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and integumentary function, as well as care of the adult and geriatric client with a neoplastic disorders. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic/modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, as well as nursing care interventions for each disease reviewed. Nursing care of the childbearing family through the stages of inceptions, fetal development, gestation, and delivery, including the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, and the care of the neonate is also included. This course includes 90 theory hours of medical-surgical nursing and 30 hours of obstetric nursing. Requires: Successful completion of HNUR 2210 and HNUR 2211, and successful completion or concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2500. Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2311; 2310 & 2311 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 2210 and HNUR 2211
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2311
(6/0/6)
HNUR 2310A - Practical Nursing IIA (3 Credit Hours)
This course includes theory related to nursing care provided to adult and geriatric clients experiencing alterations in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and integumentary function. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic/modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, as well as nursing care interventions for each disease process reviewed. This course includes 60 theory hours of medical-surgical nursing.
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2500, HNUR 2210, HNUR 2211, HNUR 2311A
(3/0/3)
HNUR 2310B - Practical Nursing IIB (3 Credit Hours)
This course includes theory related to nursing care provided to adult and geriatric clients experiencing alternations in the endocrine function, as well as care of the adult and geriatric client with a neoplastic disorder. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic/modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, as well as nursing care interventions for each disease process reviewed. Nursing care of the childbearing family through the stages of inceptions, fetal development, gestation, and delivery, including the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, and the care of the neonate is also included. This course includes 30 theory hours of medical-surgical nursing and 30 hours of obstetric nursing.
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2500, HNUR 2210, HNUR 2211, HNUR 2311B
(3/0/3)
HNUR 2311 - Practical Nursing II Clinical (4 Credit Hours)
Students will utilize a nursing process approach to individualize client care, and will perform 180 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills in the care of assigned adult and/or geriatric clients experience a variety of medical/surgical conditions. Students will also perform 30 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills with maternal and neonatal clients during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Students are expected to demonstrate use of critical thinking skills while learning to make interdependent practical nursing decisions. All client care will be provided in approved health care facilities under the supervision, and at the discretion, of practical nursing faculty. This course includes a 205-hour clinical component, of which, 180 are in the Med-Surg clinical setting and 25 in Obstetrics setting. Requires: Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2310; 2310 & 2311 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 2310
(0/4/4)
HNUR 2311A - Practical Nursing IIA (2 Credit Hours)
Students will utilize a nursing process approach to individualize client care, and will perform 100 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills in the care of assigned adult and/or geriatric clients experience a variety of medical/surgical conditions. Students are expected to demonstrate use of critical thinking skills while learning to make interdependent practical nursing decisions. All client care will be provided in approved health care facilities under supervision, and at the discretion, of practical nursing faculty.
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2310A
(0/2/2)
HNUR 2311B - Practical Nursing IIB (2 Credit Hours)
Students will utilize a nursing process approach to individualize client care, and will perform 80 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills in the care of assigned adult and/or geriatric clients experience a variety of medical/surgical conditions. Students will also perform 25 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills with maternal and neonatal clients during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Students are expected to demonstrate use of critical thinking skills while learning to make interdependent practical nursing decisions. All client care will provided in approved health care facilities under the supervision, and at the discretion, of practical nursing faculty.
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2310B
(0/2/2)
HNUR 2410 - Practical Nursing III (6 Credit Hours)
This course includes the study of nursing care provided to adult and geriatric clients experiencing alterations in genitourinary, reproductive, sensory, neurological and musculoskeletal functions, as well as essential information related to growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, and adolescent children. Diseases and disorders common in children are covered. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic or modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, as well as nursing care interventions for each disease process. This course in 120 theory hours, which includes 90 hours in med-surg and 30 in pediatrics. Requires: Successful completion of HNUR 2500, HNUR 2310, HNUR 2311. Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2411; 2410 & 2411 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 1361 and HNUR 2611 and HNUR 2310 and HNUR 2311
(6/0/6)
HNUR 2411 - Practical Nursing III Clinical (4 Credit Hours)
Students will utilize a nursing process approach to individualize client care, and will perform 180 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills in the care of multiple assigned adult and/or geriatric client(s) experiencing a variety of medical/surgical conditions. Students will also perform 25 hours of applicable practical nursing clinical skills with pediatric clients. Students are required to demonstrate use critical thinking skills while learning to make interdependent practical nursing decisions. All client care will be provided in approved health care facilities under the supervision, and at the discretion, of practical nursing faculty. This course includes 205 total clinical hours, 180 of which is in a med-surg setting and 25 in a pediatric setting. Requires: Concurrent enrollment in HNUR 2410; 2410 & 2411 are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.
Prerequisite(s): None
(0/4/4)
HNUR 2523 - Mental Illness/Psychiatric Nur (2 Credit Hours)
This course is the study of the client experiencing emotional, mental and social alterations utilizing the nursing process approach with integrated pharmacology and application of life span principles. Geriatric considerations are addressed. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to clients in mental health facilities under the supervision and at the discretion of practical nursing faculty. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 1211 and HNUR 1212 and HNUR 1270 and HNUR 1301 and HNUR 1320
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 1411, HNUR 1361, HNUR 2113
(2/0/2)
HNUR 2611 - IV Therapy (1 Credit Hour)
The role of the practical nurse, legal implications of intravenous (IV) therapy, and equipment/devices used, anatomy/physiology, methods and techniques, infection control measures, complications, and other vital information related to intravenous therapy is discussed. Supervised lab performance (15hrs) is an integral part of this course.
Prerequisite(s): None
(1/0/1)
HNUR 2713 - Obstetrics (2 Credit Hours)
Current issues, growth and development of the childbearing family, fetal development and gestation are studied. Care of the client during the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods is included, as well as care of the neonate. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/modified diets. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system and condition are discussed at length. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to maternal & neonatal clients during the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods, in appropriate clinical sites, under the supervision and at the discretion of practical nursing faculty. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 1211 and HNUR 1212 and HNUR 1270 and HNUR 1301 and HNUR 1320
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 1361, HNUR 1411, HNUR 2113
(2/0/2)
HNUR 2723 - Pediatrics (2 Credit Hours)
This course presents essential information related to growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschool through school age and adolescents, and those diseases common but not exclusive to the particular age groups. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/ modified diets. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system and age group are discussed at length. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to pediatric clients in appropriate clinical sites under the supervision and at the discretion of practical nursing faculty. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component.
Prerequisite(s): HNUR 1211 and HNUR 1212 and HNUR 1270 and HNUR 1301 and HNUR 1320
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 1411, HNUR 2113, HNUR 1361
(2/0/2)
HNUR 2813 - PN Leadership & Management (2 Credit Hours)
This course presents the laws, rules and regulations which govern licensure to practice practical nursing in the state of Louisiana, including a review of the Louisiana Revised Statues, Title 37, Chapter 11, Subpart II-Practical Nurses and LAC 46:XLVII.Nursing, subpart I-Practical Nurses. Students are prepared for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. It is designed to prepare the future LPN for compliance with the laws, to explain the procedures which facilitate necessary operations of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) and to outline the obligations which accompany the privilege of service in health care. Legal responsibilities, confidentiality and ethical practice along with concepts of management and supervision are emphasized. Preparation for employment is introduced by evaluating job opportunities, compiling a resume, and outlining information essential to finding, applying for and terminating a job in the healthcare industry. A study of common health problems and etiologies seen in nursing home residents, including safe administration of medications, selected acute illnesses, and typical health emergencies. In addition, a review of documentation requirements, health protection guidelines, and health promotion activities in long-term facilities are presented. Appropriate teaching of related diagnostic results in the elderly are summarized. The leadership/management role in the nursing home setting is outlined including the delegation of tasks to support staff. The course focuses on issues such as the relationship of management and quality improvement for care of the elderly in long-term facilities. In addition, the organization and structure of the nursing home and the function of various departments are included. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the survey process is integrated throughout the course. Common legal and ethical issues encountered in long-term care facilities are discussed. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to clients in geriatric care facilities under the supervision and at the discretion of practical nursing faculty. Critical thinking skills are encouraged while the student makes interdependent practical nursing decisions. Students will perform in management and leadership roles in the facility and will administer medications to groups of residents comparable to industry’s entry-level expectations of a beginning practitioner. This course includes a 30-hr clinical component. Requires: Concurrent enrollment in, or successful completion of, HNUR 2410 – Practical Nursing III, and HNUR 2411 – Practical Nursing III Clinical.
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2410, HNUR 2411
(1/1/2)
HNUR 2991 - Special Projects I (1 Credit Hour)
The course is designed to prepare the practical nursing students for the NCLEX-PN exam. The course will provide the student with an overall review of material taught within the program and it will assist the student in developing constructive test taking skills and strategies in order to successfully complete their licensure examination. Requires: Concurrent enrollment in, or successful completion of, HNUR 2410, HNUR 2411, and HNUR 2813.
Co-requisite(s): HNUR 2410, HNUR 2411
(1/0/1)
HNUR 2993 - Special Projects II (2 Credit Hours)
Course designed for students who have demonstrated specific special needs in instruction through the Practical Nursing program. Associate Provost of Health Sciences approval required.
Prerequisite(s): None
(0/2/2)
HNUR 2995 - Special Projects III (3 Credit Hours)
Course designed for students who have demonstrated specific special needs in instruction through the Practical Nursing program. Associate Provost of Health Sciences approval required.
Prerequisite(s): None
(0/3/3)
HNUR 2996 - Special Projects IV (3 Credit Hours)
Course designed for students who have demonstrated specific special needs in instruction through the Practical Nursing program. Associate Provost of Health Sciences approval required.
Prerequisite(s): None
(3/0/3)