Adult Health Nursing Concepts I

Catalog description

This course focuses on the care of adult and older patients with acute/chronic health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the nursing care of patients with alterations in body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, genitourinary, immune/hematology, sensory, integumentary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological and reproductive. Fluid, electrolytes, oncology, and perioperative concepts are addressed. Concepts of health promotion, health education, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration, patient centered care, cultural sensitivity, informatics, safe practice, and professionalism will be integrated throughout the course. Students must successfully complete all requirements of both didactic and clinical courses. Failure of one course will lead to a repeat of both the didactic and clinical courses. Offered every fall and spring.