Nursing Care of Adult and Elderly I

Catalog description

In this course with theoretical and clinical component, the students apply knowledge, skills, and critical judgement in their intervention with adults and elderly in medical and surgical scenarios. It also includes theory and simulated practice of fundamen tal procedures to deliver basic care to real patients. The student is exposed for the first time to clinical practice in a real scenario using therapeutic communication, health history, and physical examination skills to identify patient health needs. The student starts in the care planning and nursing intervention with identified needs. This course will be offered face to face.