NUR-1040 Physiological Integrity I: Nursing the Client with Acute and Chronic Health Alterations

5 Credits
This course is designed to assist students to meet the health care needs of patients with commonly occurring acute and chronic health disorders. Physiological and psychosocial adaptation, prevention and early detection and self-care will be emphasized with a focus on maintaining a safe, effective care environment and the application of previously learned skills and information. Pharmacological concepts will be integrated throughout the course content. Clinical experiences will be provided in supervised, structured health care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NUR-1020; NUR-1030 concurrent.
15 weeks/2.5 class/6 clinical/1.5 lab hours.
(Not offered summer.)