NURS 156 - Adult Health Nursing I

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

Subject:

Description:

4 hours lecture and 18 hours lab/clinical for 8 weeks Prerequisite (s): A grade of "C" or higher in NURS 158; a grade of "C" or higher in NURS 153; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 142; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 142L; a grade of "C" or higher in PSY 100; credit or concurrent enrollment in MICR 130 or MComment: NURS 156 may not be audited. NURS 156 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students must pass all math, theory and clinical components in order to pass the course. Uniform is required for clinical. NURS 156 focuses on the use of the nursing process to assist clients to meet needs related to alterations in hematologic, metabolic, circulatory, immunologic, and respiratory functioning. Upon successful completion of NURS 156, the student should be able to: Apply the facts and principles of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual functioning to intervene in the nursing care of the adult client with needs resulting from altered states of wellness. Use the nursing process in the care of the client with needs resulting from altered states of wellness. Utilize communication techniques in the care of the adult client. Contribute to a teaching plan which provides the client with information related to identified learning needs for the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health. Apply organizational skills in caring for an adult client. Apply legal standards and ethical concepts in the delivery of nursing care to the adult client. Identify own strengths and areas for improvement in meeting prescribed learning goals while delivering nursing care to the adult client. 6

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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