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Aug 06, 2026
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NSGP 132 - Essen Nrsg Practice III
PREREQUISITES: NSGP 104 Essential of Nursing Concepts and Clinical Judgment, NSGP 108 Essentials of Nursing Practice I, NSGP 109 Essentials of Nursing Practice I Lab & Clinical, NSGP 121 Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations Lab, NSGP 118 Essentials of Nursing Practice II, NSGP 119 Essentials of Nursing Practice II Clinical, NSGP 130 Essentials of Nursing Practice: Family & Community, NSGP 131 Essentials of Nursing Practice: Family & Community Clinical, APHY 101 Anatomy & Physiology I, APHY 102 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENGL 111 English Composition, PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology, High school diploma or equivalent.
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: NSGP 133 Essentials of Nursing Practice III Clinical, NSGP 134 Transition to LPN Practice
PROGRAM: PN Nursing
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 5
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 80
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring 2026
Promotes clinical judgment in caring for patients experiencing complex health problems. Examines the role and scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse when caring for patients experiencing complex health problems. Assesses the needs of diverse populations in a variety of health care settings. Summarizes leadership and communication behaviors in interactions with the intra- and interdisciplinary teams, patients and families.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of patients with complex health problems. (SLO 1)
- Explore leadership behaviors within the role and scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse. (SLO 4, 6)
- Formulate clinical judgment that promotes safe, patient centered care resulting in optimal outcomes. (SLO 1, 2, 3)
- Identify therapeutic communication and collaboration techniques in the care of diverse populations. (SLO 1, 2, 4)
- Integrate evidence based practice and technology to provide safe, quality care (SLO 2, 3, 5)
- Understands principles of pharmacological treatments for patients experiencing complex health problems. (SLO 1, 5)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Communication
- Clinical Judgment
- Coordinated Care
- Professionalism
- Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education/Teaching
- Acid-Base Balance
- Elimination
- Fluid & Electrolyte
- Immunity
- Intracranial Regulation
- Metabolism
- Nutrition
- Oxygenation & Gas Exchange
- Perfusion
- Thermo-regulation
- Tissue Integrity
- Diversity
GRADING POLICY
92.00 - 100 = A 83.00 - 91.99 = B 75.00 - 82.99 = C 70.00 - 74.99 = D 0 - 69.99 = F
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