| CPO 2002 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Comparative Government |
| This course is a comparison of the major forms of government (Presidential, Parliamentary, and Totalitarian) using a study of appropriate countries' political systems. Throughout the study, these governments will be compared to the American method of government. |
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| INR 2002 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| International Relations |
| This course provides an introduction to the nature of international relations, analysis of trends and international movements (nationalism, imperialism, militarism), armaments and developments in international organizations (governmental and nongovernmental). Principles and practices in foreign policy in the world today as well as historically will be examined. |
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| POS 2041 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| American National Government |
| A comprehensive examination of the theory, practice, ideals, and realities of government and politics in the United States. Major areas of study include behavior and participation, the legislative process, the presidency, the judicial process, and the administrative state. |
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| POS 2112 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| State and Local Government |
| The course is a study of state and local forms of government. Throughout the course, the government of Florida is used as an example of activities and patterns of state government. The responsibilities of local government at the county and city levels are explored during the course. |
| Students who are CNAs and provide transcripts receive credit for HCP 0001 and HCP 0120C and may receive advanced placement in the LPN program. |
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| =HCP 0001 |
90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs. |
| Health Careers Core |
$15.00 lab fee |
| An introduction to the health care delivery system. Basic safety measures, communication, techniques, employability skills and AIDS content are covered. |
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| =HCP 0120C |
75 contact hrs., 2.5 vocational crs. |
| Basic Nursing Care |
$22.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: HCP 0001
Contents include classroom and laboratory experiences relating to communication, nursing procedures, and organized patient care, including restorative with emphasis on the geriatrics and nutrition. |
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| =HSC 0530 |
15 contact hrs., .5 vocational crs. |
| Medical Terminology |
Prerequisite: PRN 0022.
A study of medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, and word roots with emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, definition, and usage. |
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| =MTB 0372 |
30 contact hrs., 1 vocational cr. |
| Applied Math |
Prerequisite: HSC 0530.
This course enables the student to write and understand the symbols and numbers used in the measurement of medication, to convert units of measurement within the systems of measurement from one system to another, and to calculate amounts of medication to give a client from the medication on hand. |
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| =PRN 0000C |
270 contact hrs., 9 vocational crs. |
| Fundamentals of Nursing Care |
$22.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: HCP 0120C.
This is a basic knowledge and skills course designed to orient the student to the Practical Nursing occupation. The course encompasses the nursing principles and the role of the practical nurse in assisting the professional nurse with the five basic steps of gathering information, identifying problems, formulating tentative solutions, planning action or intervention, and evaluating. The role of the practical nurse in the assessment phase will also be defined. |
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| =PRN 0020 |
15 contact hrs., .5 vocational crs. |
| Life Span |
Prerequisite: PRN 0030C.
This course provides learning experiences in normal human growth and development from birth to death. It provides the basis for the student to improve behavioral aspects of nurse/client relationships and to better understand the physical and behavioral problems of clients. Emphasis has been placed on the influences that promote normal growth and development. |
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| =PRN 0022 |
60 contact hrs., 2 vocational crs. |
| Structure and Function |
Prerequisite: PRN 0000C.
This course covers normal structure and function and provides the student with a basic foundation on which to build subsequent learning involving human structure and function normalities and abnormalities. Medical terminology for each system is integrated throughout the course. |
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| =PRN 0030C |
45 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs. |
| Introduction to Pharmacology/Medication Admin |
$14.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: MTB 0372.
This course is designed to provide the practical nursing student with a basic background of drugs, including their actions, dosages, and side effects. Prototypes for each classification will be discussed. |
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| =PRN 0100C |
120 contact hrs., 4 vocational crs. |
| Maternal/Newborn Nursing |
$30.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: PRN 0383C.
This course is designed to assist the student in understanding the needs of the expectant mother, infant, and family from the beginning of pregnancy through the child-bearing period. The focus of this course is on the promotion and maintenance of health. Emphasis will be placed on the impact to normal family life. |
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| =PRN 0110C |
90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs. |
| Pediatric Nursing |
Prerequisite: PRN 0100C.
This course is designed to assist the student in understanding the needs of the ill and hospitalized pediatric client and to understand the needs of children as they grow and develop. The focus of this course is on the promotion and maintenance of health in the ill pediatric client. |
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| =PRN 0381C |
210 contact hrs., 7 vocational crs. |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing I |
$11.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: PRN 0440.
This course introduces medical and surgical nursing as specialties. The focus is on the adult client who is experiencing disturbances of body supportive structures, threats to adequate respiration, insults to cardiovascular integrity, disturbances of sexual structure or reproductive function, and problems resulting from endocrine imbalances. |
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| =PRN 0383C |
300 hrs., 10 vocational crs. |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing II |
Prerequisite: PRN 0381C.
This course continues with the nursing care of the adult client. The focus is on adults who are experiencing disorders of the cognitive, sensory, or psychomotor function; disturbances of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination; and common problems involving disfigurement. |
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| =PRN 0400 |
15 contact hrs., .5 vocational crs. |
| Mental Health Concepts |
Prerequisite: PRN 0100C.
This course focuses on interpersonal relationships. It is designed to orient the student to mental health concepts and the practical nursing occupation and to increase the students awareness of the importance of the interrelationship of physical and emotional needs of the client. |
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| =PRN 0440 |
15 contact hrs., 5 vocational crs. |
| Community Health Concepts |
Prerequisite: PRN 0400.
The community health concepts within this course provide an introduction to community health issues. The nursing process provides a framework for understanding the common health problems within the community and the illnesses that bring the client to the hospital or health care agency. The care of a client in a hospice setting will also be introduced. |
