NUR 1221C - Nursing Care of Adults I

Institution:

St. Johns River State College

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Description:

(8 Credits--15 Hours) Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program. NUR 1020C. This course focuses on adaptation levels of adults to commonly (typical diseases of adult years) occurring health needs. The roles of the nurse as a provider of care, communicator, teacher, manager, member of a profession, and member of an interdisciplinary team are emphasized and provide the framework for clinical application and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on adaptation to pathophysical events in the following body systems: immune, reproductive, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, sensation, and renal/urinary. In addition, fundamental mental health concepts are included. Applications to elder adults are integrated throughout this course. Clinical experiences occur in hospital and community settings.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjrstate.edu

Phone Number:

(386) 312-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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