RNSG 2119 - Nursing Process I

Institution:

Ozarka College

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Description:

This course provides the foundation theory for LPNs/LPTNs to transition to the responsibilities and roles of RNs. The student is introduced to ARNEC's goals, philosophy, and learning objectives. These objectives will build on the concepts of holism, human need, nursing process, communications, safety, and wellness-illness across the life span. The student's fundamental knowledge base will evolve by introducing knowledge, assessment and clinical skills, behaviors, and critical thinking skills that are required to function in the role as a Registered Nurse. This course also explores the legal, ethical, and social issues related to the Registered Nursing role. Basic pharmacology and fundamental nursing theory, skills, and medical math will be reviewed to prepare students for subsequent semesters. This course also provides lecture content for the age group involving the newborn through adolescence (pediatrics). The student will be provides a longitudinal view of the child as an individual or a continuum of developmental changes and as a member of a family unit. There will be discussion of social, cultural, and religious influences on child development and health promotion. Students will receive instruction on pediatric assessment, including interviewing skills, physical and behavioral observations, developmental levels, and preventive health care guidelines. Instruction will also include care of the child with cognitive and sensory impairment, chronic illness, serious body system diseases, and pain. Care of the hospitalized child, including pediatric clinical procedures, and home care guidelines are incorporated into the content. Prerequisite: Admission to the ARNEC program. Co-requisite: RNSG2123 9 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ozarka.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 368-7371

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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