Introduces the basic principles of good nutrition. Studies nutrients, their sources and functions, and basic requirements for individuals. Includes a brief introduction to diet therapy. Lecture  1 hour per week.

Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Includes all content as outlined by the Board of Nursing as necessary for a Nurse Aide Program. Includes both campus and clinical lab hours in a geriatric setting.  Prerequisites: ENG 111 and NAS 150 or NAS 161-162. Co-requisite: SDV 100. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Continues fundamental nursing knowledge and skills begun in PNE 141. Prerequisites PNE 141 and 143. Co-requisite: PNE 173. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment. Prerequisites: PNE 141, 142, and 173.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

PNE 162 Nursing in Health Changes (10 cr.)

Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Focuses on the care of adult medical-surgical patient. Provides supervised learning experiences in the college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites: PNE 141, 142, 173, and 116. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 20 hours per week.

PNE 163 Nursing in Health Changes III (8 cr.)

Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Focuses on the care of psychiatric, pediatric, and maternity patients as well as the medical-surgical patient. Prerequisites: PNE 141, 142, 173, and 116. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 16 hours per week.

Studies history, classification, sources, effects, uses and legalities of drugs. Teaches problem solving skills used in medication administrations. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Co-requisites:  PNE 141 and PNE 142. Lecture 2 hours per week.