The focus is initially on the child and adult client with health care problems that seriously disturb or threaten life status. The inter-relationship among the concepts of person, health, and nursing are fully developed. The student uses the nursing process in caring for adult clients with unstable health care needs related to thermal injury, hepatic, urinary, and sensorineural disorders. The focus progresses from individuals to groups of clients within the hospital. The role of the nurse manager is presented encompassing effective communications, human relations, time management, and cost containment. Contemporary issues, legal and ethical issues, and professional responsibilities are explored. Learning experiences occur on Medical-Surgical Units, Critical Care Units, and Kidney Dialysis Unit, IV Therapy, Nursing Home settings and Home Health. (75 lecture and 225 clinical hours).
Semester Offered
Offered Spring only