NUR1211C - Adult Health I

5 hours Lecture, 12 hours Clinical, 9 credit(s)

Lower-Division College Credit

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program

Corequisite(s): MCB 2010C (if not previously completed) and NUR 1140C

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the nursing process and the assessment of needs, as well as the unmet needs that occur in response to imbalances in homeostasis that affect biological systems and human dimensions. The clinical focus is on developing a nurse-patient relationship and on mastering the skills necessary for the care of the elderly and adult patient, with an emphasis on common health problems that result in chronic illness in these populations. The course emphasizes the professional roles of the nurse as provider of care and beginning manager of care. Clinical hours are spent in combination of on-campus activities and off-site clinical experiences.

Equal Access/Opportunity

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