NURS 234Complex Health: Activity and Rest

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Prerequisite: Acceptance to Year Two of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. This course builds upon the knowledge from prior ADN coursework, foundational practical nursing curriculum, and/or paramedic training, focusing on the integration of evidence-based practice and current professional nursing standards in the care of patients with complex cardiovascular, respiratory, shock, and traumatic conditions. Key concepts include pathophysiology, interdisciplinary care planning, age and culturally specific care, pharmacological principles, dosage calculations, and safe, effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on illness prevention, health promotion, and health maintenance for patients with these conditions through the application of current research, explored through course activities and class discussions.