NUS 210 - Nursing Concepts and Practice II

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

NUS 210 builds on the knowledge and skills gained in previous college courses and in NUS 110 and 111 specifically. The nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation are identified and explained for a selection of patients across the lifespan who have complex psychological and physiological need interferences. In concurrent clinical practice, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, integrating pharmacology, nutrition, communication principles, and utilizing advanced technologies. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Use the nursing process in the care of patients with complex need interferences with safety and security. Use the nursing process in the care of patients with complex need interferences in fluid and electrolyte balance. Use the nursing process in the care of patients with complex need interferences in oxygenation. Use the nursing process in the care of patients with complex need interferences in the utilization of nutrients. Use the nursing process in the care of patients with complex need interferences in regulatory function. Demonstrate critical thinking skills when caring for patients with complex health problems utilizing advanced technologies in a variety of structured health care settings. Prerequisites: NUS 111, BIO 118 10 Credits 4 Weekly Lecture Hours 12 Weekly Laboratory Hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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