Specialties

Course Code: 
HLH198
Department: 
Health Services (Practical Nursing)
Lecture Hours: 
5
Lab Hours: 
2
Total Credits: 
6
Description: 
Includes three major areas of focus. The mental health focus is on patient psychological needs and skilled communication. The maternal-child focus includes the nursing care from the antepartum to the postpartum period. The care of children from infancy through adolescence also is included. Content-specific medications are reviewed. In addition, tips for successfully taking the NCLEX-PN test are included, along with computer-assisted testing (CAT). Students are required to pass the HESI comprehensive exam in order to pass the course.
Prerequisite: 
Completion of HLH 170, HLH 178 and HLH 179 with grade of 78% or C+ or higher
Corequisite: 
HLH188, HLH189 and HLH199
Term(s) Offered: 
Spring