UNRS 411 - Advanced Nursing Care of Adults and Aging

Institution:

Azusa Pacific University

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Description:

Lecture, 2 hours; Practicum, 12 hours This course involves the application of pathophysiological, psychosocial, and spiritual concepts to adult and geriatric clients experiencing the stress of illness in acute settings. The first area of focus is caring for critically ill clients and their families with complex health needs in a critical-care setting. The second area of focus is on the utilization of leadership and management concepts/skills in providing comprehensive care to groups of clients in a medical-surgical setting with a clinical preceptor. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student to practice in a beginning leadership role in managing client care. Reviews of legal mandates and regulations, as well as discussion of ethical dilemmas and issues related to acute care are included. Prerequisites: UNRS 306, UNRS 310, UNRS 313, UNRS 314, UNRS 367; Pre- or corequisites: UNRS 425, SOC 358 or GLBL 301 or GLBL 310; Corequisites: UNRS 403 and senior standing in the School of Nursing

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.apu.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 969-3434

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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