NUR 2222C - Nursing Care of Adults II

Institution:

St. Johns River State College

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Description:

(4 Credits--10 Hours) Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program. NUR 1221C; This course focuses on more complex diseases of adult years and the patient's adaptation level. The roles of the nurse as a provider of care, communicator, teacher, manager, member of a profession, and member of an interdisciplinary team are explored as a means of enhancing the patient's ability to adapt. In addition, the course provides opportunities for developing competence in advanced skills and the application of these skills for patient care. Knowledge and nursing skills acquired in Adult Nursing I are built upon, thus giving the student access to more complex illness crisis in the adult patient. Advanced skills will be practiced in the laboratory prior to clinical experiences. Emphasis is placed on adaptation to pathophysical events in the following body systems: hematologic, nervous systems, integumentary, cardiovascular, endocrine, and respiratory.

Credits:

4.00

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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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