Nursing of the Adult II

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The processes in quality and safe nursing care of adults with complex health disorders are emphasized in both theory and clinical practice. Opportunities are provided for developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for competence and accountability in the delivery at the advanced level of medical/surgical nursing. The course presents nursing care disorders adult and geriatric body systems. Topics covered include assessment and nursing management of disorders of immunologic/hematologic; oncology; neurologic; musculoskeletal; endocrine; renal; liver & biliary, vascular, cardiac systems, critical care management and emergencies and disasters. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 231 will be a requirement of this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ASN; concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of NURS 233 and the Fine Arts requirement ( ARTS 120 , ARTS 201 , ARTS 202 , MUSC 101 , OR THEA 190 ) with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite(s): NURS 231 .