NURS301 Nursing Care Provider II - Adult and Geriatric

NURS 301 Nursing Care Provider II – Adult and Geriatric 6 credits (3, 1, 2)This course focuses on the etiology, clinical manifestations, and management of holistic nursing care for ill patients of various ages. Major concepts explored include the dynamics of common acute and chronic abnormalities observed in specific populations. Students utilize diverse roles of the nurse, integrating knowledge from pharmacology and health assessment, to manage the care of a patient in the clinical setting. Students are provided with clinical practicum experience that assists them in recognizing and delivering therapeutic nursing care to clients at all stages in human development during periods of changing health and illness. Selected concepts that contribute to human responses in health and illness are discussed. Students will be introduced to the regulations regarding organ donation. Health care technologies covered build upon those learned earlier- health promotion, health maintenance, and illness care. Implementation of the nursing process is a primary focus. Laboratory experiences are provided in the classroom laboratory setting as well as medical-surgical and critical care units, community agencies and any other clinical sites to meet the course objectives..•