NS 232,232CL - Psychiatric/ Geriatric/ Community Health Nursing

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

Subject:

Description:

(Formerly NS 201, Developmental and Health Deviation Self-Care Requisites Related to Mental Health of the Adolescent and Adult) 4 units (36 hours lecture, 96 hours clinic) Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to ADN Program. Prerequisite: Completion of NS 120, NS 121 and NS 122 or completion of NS 200 for transfer and LVN students. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NS 232L. Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. Introduction into psychiatric/geriatric, community health nursing based on Orem's framework of self-care nursing theory. Major emphasis is on the supportive/educative role of the nurse, nursing process, patients rights, patients safety, the nurse practice act, legal and ethical aspects of nursing with the development of critical thinking skills. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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