This curriculum guide provides teachers with up-to-date information and skill-related applications needed by the practical nurse. The volume contains three sections and 24 instructional units: Personal Vocational Relationships (6 units), Nutrition (3 units), and Basic Nursing Principles and Applied Skills (15 units covering such topics as microbiology, bacteriology, and medical asepsis; infectious disease control and isolation techniques; patient's environment; initial patient assessment and documentation; integumentary system and patient cleanliness; musculoskeletal system and patient movement; digestive system and metabolism; circulatory system and vital signs; hematology; respiratory system and ventilation; urinary system and fluid balance; nervous system and special senses; endocrine system; and reproductive system). Each unit of instruction is presented in a format that includes eight basic components: performance objectives, suggested activities for the teacher, information sheets, assignments sheets, job sheets, transparency masters, tests, and answers to tests and assignment sheets. (YLB)