NUR 107 — Practical Nursing Across the Lifespan
Students will continue to examine the role of the Practical Nurse in thecare of stable individuals and groups of clients with common, well-defined health problems from prenatal through death. Included is anintroduction to the bio-psychosocial concepts of the childbearing andchild-rearing family. Medical and surgical concepts across the lifespanwill be introduced while examining the Practical Nurse role as part of thehealthcare team. Fundamental concepts will be reinforced and used tobuild upon concepts related to growth and development; nutrition anddiet therapy; maintenance of physical and mental health; and theprevention of illness for diverse individuals and groups across thelifespan. The Practical Nurse’s role within the nursing process will be usedto provide safe and effective care while meeting the holistic needs ofclients. Prerequisites: NUR 101, NUR 106 and ALH 124; Corequisites:NUR 105, NUR 109 and BIO 211
Prerequisites: NUR 101, NUR 106, ALH 124