NURS 256 - Adult Health Nursing III

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

2 hours lecture per week for 15 weeks, 15 hours of lab/clinical per week for 9 weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in NURS 253; a grade of "C" or higher in NURS 264; a grade of "C" or higher in PHRM 203; credit or concurrent enrollment in ANTH 200; credit or concurrent enrollment in A.S. Humanities courCorequisite(s): NURS 258. Comment: Letter grade only. NURS 256 may not be audited. NURS 256 may not be taken for credit/no credit. Students must pass all math, theory and clinical components in order to pass the course. Uniform is required for clinical. NURS 256 focuses on the use of the nursing process to assist clients requiring maximal adaptation to meet biological, psychological, sociological, cultural and spiritual needs. An emphasis is placed on actual or potential crisis resulting from altered states of wellness. Upon successful completion of NURS 256, the student should be able to: Evaluate the facts and principles of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual functioning while providing nursing care to clients with needs resulting from altered states of wellness throughout the life span. Evaluate the effectiveness of the care using the nursing process and modify care for clients accordingly. Integrate therapeutic communication techniques in the care of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds across the life span in a variety of health care settings. Evaluate teaching plans for clients to foster the maintenance of health, prevention of illness, and to promote recovery from illness. Incorporate time management, decision making, and delegation skills in the care of a small group of clients. Evaluate legal principles, nursing standards and ethical concepts in the management of nursing care of the clients. Assume the role of a member of the profession by demonstrating responsibility and accountability for own practice, meeting learning needs, and engaging in professional activities.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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