NRS 223 - Care Of Adults Acute&Chrnc Lab

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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.

Units: 3.00
Grading: Credit / No Credit

Info current as 5/3/2024

Section	Class #	Type	Days	Time	Location	Instructor	Course Details [Key]
1L	2447	LAB	M	8:00 AM  -  10:50 AM	Goleta Room 4	Mary Gerlach
			SU	6:30 AM  -  3:30 PM	Off Campus	Mary Gerlach
2L	2448	LAB	T	2:00 PM  -  4:50 PM	Goleta Room 2	Trish Rusoff
			TH	6:30 AM  -  3:30 PM	Off Campus	Trish Rusoff