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 and one-half hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: One-half hour of 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. 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. The student will apply critical thinking to make connections with concepts introduced in previous nursing courses. Concurrent clinical experiences on medical and surgical units provide opportunities to analyze the nursing process and identify trends in assessment findings while managing the patient and incorporating relevant patient/caregiver education. Opportunities to perform and perfect learned skills in the lab setting will be available. Four hours of clinical per week.

Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.5 credit hours. See the Director of Nursing.

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PCS: 1.2