ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS II

Catalog description

Focusing on the assessment and management of adults with unstable and complex system alterations, the course builds on previously learned knowledge of natural and human sciences, health assessment, conceptual foundations of nursing practice and skills, and technologies required to practice professional nursing. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of functioning, adaptation, and recovery for patients with high acuity illnesses and chronic health problems. Previously learned and advanced nursing concepts ref lecting the uniqueness of a person’s health experience will be integrated into planning and providing holistic nursing care to adults experiencing acute illness. Concurrent course is NURS 440 C where students will participate in variety of clinical experiences managing patients with acute, critical and chronic health problems. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program , NURS 200, NURS 215, NURS 310, NURS 315, NURS 330, NURS 335, NURS 340, NURS 350, NURS 360.