Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NRS 222 - Nursing Care of Adults with Acute and Chronic Illness II


Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: NRS 220   and NRS 221  
Corequisite: NRS 223  
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: hematology, renal and genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological systems, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and oncology care. Concepts of patient-centered care, evidence based practice, informatics, safety, patient education, teamwork and collaboration, leadership, systems-based practice, 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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