NURS 112 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts of Health Maintenance and Restoration

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

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Description:

The student will focus on the role of the nurse as a provider of care for persons in need of maintenance and/or restoration of health. The student will study the impact of developmental levels and the effect of acute, chronic, or terminal conditions as they relate to the ability of the person and family to care for themselves. The physical, psychological, and spiritual well being of the person and family during the dying and death process will be emphasized. The concepts studied include perioperative nursing, pain management, infectious processes, cancer, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and altered nutrition. A variety of community settings for adults and children will be utilized for the clinical experience scheduled 10 hours each week. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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