NUR 231B - Interruption in Basic Needs: Psycho/Social

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

NUR 231B continues to assist the student to develop proficiency in the use of the nursing process by utilizing nursing concepts related to interferences with basic needs. Previously learned concepts are expanded and interruption of basic needs leading to illness of an acute and/or chronic nature is identified. This course identifies and investigates how psychopathological processes interfere with satisfactory basic human needs of children and adults. The student assists individuals in using adaptive mechanisms to maintain optimal wellness. The course focuses on nursing care requirements related to interruptions in psychosocial responses associated with illness. Emphasis is placed on the use of communication skills to aid in establishing a therapeutic relationship in purposeful interactions and basic group processes. The nursing process, with its related skills of observation, communication, and health teaching as the basis of nursing practice, continues to be presented. Psychological changes and stages of psycho-social development of children, adolescents, mature and aging adults are taught. Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 112A, NUR 112B, BIO 203, BIO 204, PSY 133, PSY 233. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 202. Co-requisite: NUR 231A and NUR 212. 5 cr. 3 Lec. 6 Clinical. (Per Departmental Standards Version of NUR 231B approved by AAC on 10/1602008).

Credits:

0.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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