NURS 350 - Care of The Adult

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This first clinical course introduces the student to care of the hospitalized adult in various states of illness. Utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnoses as organizers, the health needs of individual clients are considered. Mental health concepts, therapeutic communication, developmental stages, gerontological considerations, and nutritional aspects are integrated both in theory and in clinical situations. The course provides the student with opportunities to learn and demonstrate the nurse's caregiver roles (provider of care, teacher, advocate, change agent, and communicator). Course includes 168 clinical hours. Prerequisite: Junior status. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 351 and NURS 352. 9 semester hours

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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