The course is designed to prepare the practical nursing student to care for persons during the normal childbearing cycle, children during the neonatal period, and individuals throughout the life cycle. Emphasis is placed on organizing care for a group of clients.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
Faculty Contact Information
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine practices within the definition of a Licensed Practical Nurse as contained in the Nurse Practice Act.
- Implement effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication with clients, families and health care team members.
- Utilize the nursing process to deliver safe and effective care to clients throughout the life span.
- Organize a caring, person-centered environment where client choices related to cultural values, beliefs, and lifestyle are respected.
- Demonstrate effective utilization of resources to meet client needs.
- Relate evidence-based research findings to nursing care and clinical decision-making.
- Professional Roles of the LPN
- Visual, Auditory, and Integumentary Problems
- Growth & Development Related Health Promotion/Problems (Infant-Adolescents)
- Maternal Child Health
- Endocrine Problems
- Neurologic Problems
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.