LPN 1608 - Nursing of Adults

Institution:

University Arkansas Pulaski Technical College (formerly Pulaski Technical College)

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Description:

The course content includes information about common conditions of illness and nursing care of clients in acute, subacute and convalescent stages of illness of both short- and long-term duration. The course content includes the study of common conditions of the medical surgical client using a body systems approach of study. Included in each system ? study are the cultural influences on nursing, nutritional needs of the client, pharmacological issues, and special needs of the older adult. The course also includes the study of current and emerging infectious disease, bioterrorism disease issues and emergency preparedness for natural and man-made disasters in toda y? s society. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (8credit hours)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pulaskitech.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 812-2200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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