RNSG 1443 - Complex Concepts of Adult Health

Institution:

South Plains College

Subject:

Associate Degree Nursing

Description:

This course integrates previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Developmental, physiological, and psychosocial changes of the older adult in regard to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration are emphasized. Concepts of pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development, and cultural aspects are integrated throughout the course. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1260, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420 with grade of “C” or better. Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2461.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www3.southplainscollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(806) 894-9611 ext 2175

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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