NUR 168 - Adult Health Nursing I (4-5*)

Prerequisite: BIO 258, NUR 117, NUR 123, with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring

Lecture: Three one-half hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of clinical/lab per week.

Introduces the pathophysiology of commonly experienced chronic diseases and acute conditions found in the adult and geriatric populations. Alterations in oxygenation including ventilation, perfusion, and transport will be addressed. Cancer nursing will be incorporated in the chronic disease discussion. The Nursing Process model will serve as a vehicle for the assessment and nursing management of adults experiencing interference with their physical and emotional needs. Concurrent clinical experiences on medical and surgical units provide the opportunities to apply the nursing process and incorporate patient/caregiver education. Opportunities to increase expertise with nursing skills learned in the lab setting in NUR 117 and in this course will be available.

Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.0 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.