NURS 157 - Adult Health Nursing II

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture and 18 hours lab/clinical for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in NURS 156; credit or concurrent enrollment in MICR 130 or MICR 135.Comment: NURS 157 may not be audited. NURS 157 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 157 focuses on the use of the nursing process to assist clients to meet needs related to alterations in elimination, metabolic, mobility, body integrity, neurosensory and reproductive functioning. Upon successful completion of NURS 157, 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 adult clients with needs resulting from altered states of wellness. Use the nursing process in providing care to clients with needs resulting from altered states of wellness. Utilize communication techniques in the care of adult clients. Develop a teaching plan which provides clients with information related to identified learning needs for the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health. Apply organizational skills in caring for adult clients. Apply legal standards and ethical concepts in the delivery of nursing care to adult clients. Develop learning experiences in the delivery of nursing care to adult clients utilizing identified strengths and areas for improvement.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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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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