NUS 210 - Concepts and Practice III

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

NUS 210, Concepts and Practice II, is the third nursing course in a sequence of four semesters. In this course, curricular concepts are explained within the context of increasingly complex acute and chronic health needs. The inter-professional model is used to discuss care of diverse patient populations. Clinical and simulation laboratory experiences support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the care of children and adults with acute, complex needs. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply knowledge of the concept of stress, adaptation, cognition to provide safe, effective, patient centered care incorporating best evidence for an individual experiencing thought process, mood, developmental, or addictive disorders; Apply knowledge of the concept of oxygenation to provide safe, effective, patient centered care incorporating best evidence for an individual experiencing an obstructive pulmonary process; Apply knowledge of the concept of perfusion to provide safe, effective, patient centered care incorporating best evidence for an individual affected by an atherosclerotic process; Apply knowledge of the concept of metabolism to provide safe, effective, patient centered care incorporating best evidence for an individual experiencing an inflammatory process; Apply knowledge of the concept of fluid and electrolytes to provide safe, effective, patient centered care incorporating best evidence for an individual experiencing a renal dysfunction; Apply knowledge of the concept of cellular regulation, immunity to provide safe, effective patient centered care incorporating best evidence.

Credits:

10.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

NUS 111 (Grade of C or Higher) and NUS 221 (Grade of C or Higher)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 01/03/2013 

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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