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NRS 220 - Nursing Care of Adults with Acute and Chronic Illness I

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: NRS 200  , NRS 201   and NRS 204  
Corequisite: NRS 221  
Description: This course focuses on the inter-professional care of adult patients experiencing acute and chronic health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of patients with alterations in selected body functions: integumentary, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory systems, as well as perioperative and end-of-life care. Concepts of patient-centered care, evidence based practice, informatics, safety, communication, leadership, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course. The Neuman Systems Model and nursing process guide the student in holistic nursing practice for achievement of optimal patient outcomes.
Graded: Letter Grade


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