PNR 103 - Adult Health I

Institution:

Essex County College

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Description:

This course builds upon the foundations of the previous courses. Students are introduced to selected medical-surg ical disorders and their influence on the adult client's attainment of basic needs. Aspects of therapeutic interventions, such as medications, diet, exercise, surgery and treatments, and the role of the practical nurse are presented. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process and the integration of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs framework and Erikson's developmental theory. Students refine previously learned skills and practice new skills that correspond with the client's therapeutic regimen. The focus remains on the adult client, with emphasis on the beginning recognition of teaching/learning and discharge needs for the client and his/her support system. Clinical experiences take place in acute, subacute, and/or community settings. This is a half-semester course. Prerequisites: "C" or better in PNR102. Co-requisites: PNR 104. Laboratory fee.

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.essex.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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