PNV 1634 - Alterations in Adult Health

Institution:

Pearl River Community College

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Pre-corequisite: All first semester courses. Concurrent registration in PNV 1642 is required. A passing grade in PNV 1634 and PNV 1642 is required in order to progress in the practical nursing program. If a passing grade is not maintained, both courses must be repeated concurrently upon re-admission. This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for a client experiencing an alteration in health in systems selected from the following: vascular; respiratory; sensory and integumentary; musculoskeletal; gastrointestinal; blood, lymphatic, and immunosuppresive, urinary; reproductive; endocrine, and neurological. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Medical Surgical Nursing (PNV 1614). Pharmacological and nutritional therapy, as well as oncological considerations, for various disorders is included. Four lecture hours per week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.prcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 403-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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