Nursing of Adults I.

Catalog description

This course introduces nursing concepts for caring for adult clients with chronic illness, emphasizing the nursing process, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Students apply these principles in assessing, planning, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. The curriculum integrates research evidence and clinical guidelines with caring principles to provide holistic care, promote health, and advocate for patients. Clinical experiences with a focus on medical/surgical nursing skills, are conducted in acute care hospitals. Prerequisite: Admission in the ELMSN program or instructor permission.