NRS 223 - Nursing Care Of Adults With Acute And Chronic Illness Lab II

Class Number: 3899

Description: Hours: Nine hours lab per week Prerequisite: NRS 220 and NRS 221 Corequisite: NRS 222 Theory is exercised in corequisite courses 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, 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. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and deliver safe patient care in the acute care setting. The lab practicum provides the student an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a simulated environment.

Status: Open

Session: Regular Academic Session

Units: 3.00

Class Components: Laboratory

Career: Undergraduate

Start Date: 08/23/2014

End Date: 12/15/2014

Grading: Credit / No Credit

Enrollment Total: 9

Available Seats: 2

Wait List Capacity: 11

Wait List Total: 0

Textbook Status: Recommended

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Title: Same as NRS 222 - Lecture

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