This course continues to focus on expansion of theoretical nursing knowledge related to complex disease states.
Prerequisites
PSYC& 200, with a 2.0 G.P.A or above
Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Utilize holistic principles to prioritize nursing care for patients with selected complex conditions. (POC.1)
- Apply appropriate nursing care interventions for patients with selected complex conditions. (MOC))
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession.
Course Content Outline
- Advanced maternal nursing
- Complex conditions of fluids and electrolytes across the lifespan
- Complex conditions of respiratory system across the lifespan
- Complex conditions of the Renal and Urinary systems across the lifespan.
- Complex conditions of the Cardiac system across the lifespan.
- Diagnostic labs and diagnostic procedures