RNUR 244 - Adult Nursing III

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Metropolitan Community College - Missouri

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Description:

7 credits. 13 hours. (Lecture 4 hours. Clinical 9 hours.) Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; completion of RNUR 126, RNUR 131, RNUR 134, RNUR 138, RNUR 141, RNUR 234, RNUR 238, BIOL 208. This is the final of three adult nursing courses and is designed to prepare the student to transition to the role of the professional nurse. Students will expand their knowledge of therapeutic communication and skills related to health care technology. Concepts from previous nursing courses are integrated to provide comprehensive nursing care to select adult clients and their families experiencing multisystem failure/trauma. Students use the nursing process to organize and manage care in conjunction with other health team members. Critical thinking, developmental stages, cultural/ethnic diversity, and legal/ethical issues are implemented in the care planning process. Clinical laboratory practice occurs in primary, secondary, and tertiary settings with diverse client populations and includes a concentrated practicum which prepares the student to enter the work force. A community health nursing experience if incorporated in theory and clinical practice.

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mcckc.edu

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Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Unaccounted for code

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