NUR 0112 - Comprehensive Nursing I

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Description:

This course builds on the skills, knowledge, theories, and concepts gained from Fundamentals of Nursing and the natural and social sciences. Comprehensive Nursing I applies the concepts of stress-adaptation, the nursing process, and human needs to the care of clients across the life span (the pregnant female, newborn, adult, child, and family). Health assessment and fluid and electrolyte concepts are introduced as core theoretical components. Theory and observations are integrated with the expectation that students will use concepts of interpersonal relations and principles of communication in interactions with individuals who are experiencing physiologic and psychosocial stress associated with problems of fluid and electrolyte balance, surgery, reproduction infection/immune, musculoskeletal system, sensory and alteration in blood glucose. Knowledge and observation of intraoperative care and of the adult med-surg client and pregnant female are incorporated as learning experiences. Further, students are introduced to the use of psychosocial principles in mental health nursing practice through theory, classroom and clinical conferences, and clinical experiences. The nurses’ role as communicator and teacher in collaboration and consultation with other team members is emphasized. Current professional issues are discussed throughout this course. Prerequisites: NUR 0111, BIO 0212, PSY 0101

Credits:

8.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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