HNUR2110

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.