PNUR 253

Prepares students for the role of the practical nurse in caring for clients with acute presentation of illness. Legislation influencing PN practice, specific professional practice issues, and ethical practice pertinent to PN practice in acute care environments will be explored. Practice issues that occur across the lifespan will be considered. Collaborative practice with other health care team members and specifically the working partnership with RNs in the acute care setting will be examined. -- Prerequisite -- Admission to the Practical Nursing diploma and PNUR 246. -- Corequisite -- PNUR 250, PNUR 251, PNUR 252, and PNUR 254. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None.