NRS 221 - Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness II and End-of-Life

Institution:

Oregon Institute of Technology

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Description:

(9) This course builds on Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I. The evidence base related to family care giving and symptom management is a major focus and basis for nursing interventions with patients and families. Ethical issues related to advocacy, selfdetermination, and autonomy are explored. Complex skills associated with symptom management, negotiating in interdisciplinary teams, and the impact of individual and family development cultural beliefs are included in the context of client and familycentered care. Exemplars include patients with chronic mental illness and well as other chronic conditions and disabilities affecting functional status and family relationships. Includes classroom and clinical learning experiences. (Can follow Nursing in Acute Care II and End-of-Life). Prerequisites: Completion of First year of Nursing Curriculum: NRS 110/NRS 210; NRS 111/NRS 211; NRS 112/NRS 212; Nurs 230, NRS 231, NRS 232, NRS 233.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oit.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 885-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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