NRS 111 - Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I

Institution:

Oregon Institute of Technology

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Description:

(6) This course introduces assessment and common interventions (including technical procedures) for clients with chronic illnesses common across the life span in major ethnic groups within Oregon. The client and family's "lived experience" of thillness, coupled with clinical practice guidelines and extant research evidence is used to guide clinical judgments in care to the chronically ill. Roles of multidisciplinary team in care of the chronically ill, and legal aspects of delegations are explored. Through case scenarios, cultural, ethical, health policy, and health care delivery system issues are explored in the context of the chronic illness care. Case exemplars include children with asthma, adolescent with a mood disorder, Type II diabetes, and older adults with dementia. Includes classroom and clinical learning experiences. (Prerequisite: NRS 110, NRS 210: concurrent with NRS 230 and NRS 232).

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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