RNSG 1441 - Common Concepts of Adult Health

Institution:

Alvin Community College

Subject:

Description:

Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Preparing the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession emphasizing the clinical decision-making, knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. It includes biological, cultural, and psychosocial components with a focus on the adult population in selected settings. Emphasis is on application of systematic problem solving processes and critical thinking skills. Concepts of society, client/family, health and nursing roles are incorporated. Concurrent clinical enrollment is required in RNSG 1561 (3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week). Prerequisites: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1215, RNSG 1108. Corequisites: PSYC 2301, RNSG 1561. [ CIP51.1601]

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.alvincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(281) 756-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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