NS 203,203CL - Developmental And Health Deviation Selfcare Requisites in Acute Illness

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3.5 units (32.5 hours lecture, 68 hours clinic) (5 weeks) Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to ADN Program. Prerequisite: Completion of NS 102 and NS 103 or completion of NS 200 for transfer and LVN students. This course is based on Orem's Self-Care Theory as applied to the care of patients with commonly occurring acute illnesses. The concept that the patient should be involved to the extent permitted by his/ her self-care agency in the decisions and activities related to his/her own health maintenance, restoration, and/or prevention of complications is presented. The course provides theory and related clinical practice to develop an understanding of the pathophysiology of these acute illnesses to assist in the prediction of commonly expected self-care deficits. The student learns self-care practices and nursing actions which enable the development and implementation of an appropriate nursing system to provide the nurse agency required to meet the patient's self-care deficits. The requirement of nurse agency in acute illness to promote the patient's health and well-being, provide a developmental environment for the patient's continued development, and prevent harmful effects of either the illness or the health state requirements of the illness is emphasized. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

3.50

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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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