NUR 2539 - Nursing Process III

Institution:

Oklahoma City Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: (R) (W) (M); NUR 1519, NUR 1529, APPM 1313 or MATH 1513 are prerequisites to NUR 2539 for the CLP starting Fall 09, BIO 1023, BIO 1314, BIO 1414, PSY 1113, ENGL 1113. Corequisites: ENGL 1213, PSY 2403, BIO 1514. Prerequisites for Career Ladder Pathway are: NUR 1512 (if required), NUR 1532, CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1131, BIO 1023, BIO 1314, BIO 1414, PSY 1113, ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213. Corequisites: PSY 2403, BIO 1514. Prerequisites for Baccalaureate to Associate Degree Nurse Accelerated Pathway are: NUR 1519, NUR 1529, APPM 1313 or MATH 1513; BIO 1023, BIO 1314, BIO 1414, BIO 1514, PSY 1113, PSY 2403, ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213, POLS 1113, HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 9 CREDITS This course is designed for the student to utilize previous skills and knowledge in the application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to plan, manage, and deliver care to clients with complex health care needs across the lifespan. The course is divided into two components. One component focuses on clients with medical-surgical health care needs. The other component focuses on clients with psychiatric/mental health care needs. Correlated clinical experiences include both adult and pediatric rotations. Students will use advanced communication skills when relating to clients, families, and health care team members. The course is designed to assist the student to apply principles of teaching/learning necessary to meet the health information needs of assigned clients. The course is designed to assist the student to develop skills related to the role of Manager of Care, and includes concepts related to prioritization and delegation of nursing care. Students in this course are expected to demonstrate accountability and responsibility for his/her own behavior and are expected to practice within the ethical and legal framework of the nursing profession.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.occc.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 682-1611

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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