LPNU 120 - AdultMedical-SurgicalNursing I

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

License Practical Nursing

Description:

This course builds on the principles, concepts, and skills introduced in Foundations of Nursing (LPNU 105NR) and Geriatrics (LPNU 116NR) to focus study on adults with alterations in selected medical-surgical conditions. Utilizing a body systems approach, the course is designed to prepare the student in the use of the nursing process when caring for the adult patient experiencing pathophysiological alterations requiring medical and/or surgical interventions. Included in the course is the nursing care of the adult patient with simple to complex short term or long term nursing needs. Advanced nursing skills are introduced. Using patient scenarios students develop comprehensive nursing care plans that include assessment, nursing diagnoses, patient goals, nursing interventions, scientific rationale for each intervention, and patient goal evaluation. Application of course content is provided during supervised clinical lab experiences throughout the program of study.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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