NUR 3012 - Adult Health Nursing I

Institution:

Mount Saint Mary College

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Description:

This course focuses on the nursing care of people who have certain health alterations including cancer; surgery; and neurological, endocrine, immunological, sensory, cardiovascular, hemotologic and respiratory disorders. Emphasis is on prevention, illness care and rehabilitation of the client within a rapidly changing health care system. Cultural patterns, family phenomena and lifestyles are examined as they relate to and affect nursing intervention. Political, social, economic, technological, ethical and legal issues impacting the client are examined. Nursing process and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns are the basis for clinical decision-making. 3 hours lecture, 12 hours lab. Prerequisites: NUR 2024, 2043; BIO 3030. Pre- or co-requisites: NUR 3000, HLT 3040, PSY 3050.

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.msmc.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 561-0800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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