NUR 452 - Nursing Care of Persons with Chronic Illness

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Prerequisites: NUR 306, NUR 322 The nursing management of adults experiencing chronic health problems with complex responses. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of the functional health status of middle and older adults and families in multiple care settings. This theory/clinical course is designed to provide students with knowledge from bio-psycho-social sciences, nursing theory and research, and philosophy that supports a multidimensional perspective on the experience of chronicity. Selected concepts of chronicity are applied in clinical experiences with clients across the continuum of care. Nursing models are used to guide implementation of the nursing process for adults of various developmental stages. Course awards three clinical credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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