NE 214 - Nursing III:Advanced Concepts in Mobility,Sensation,and Cognition

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(2.0 Units) (Prerequisite: Nursing Education 140. Corequisite: enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program. Four lecture hours weekly for eight weeks.) This course builds on concepts presented in Nursing I and Nursing II. The course takes a holistic approach and emphasizes nursing management of clients across the lifespan with acute and chronic diseases involving the neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory and immunological systems. Approaches to nursing and medical management during each phase of the disease process, starting with the onset of symptoms and diagnosis, through acute hospitalization and into post hospitalization care are presented. The student learns to apply the nursing process to the care of clients who are experiencing chronic pain and grief and loss. Students collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team in all aspects of care. Students compare and contrast the role of the nurse in hospital care, home health care, rehabilitative care, and long term care. (CSU)

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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