NSG 260 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Care of the Chronically Ill

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process in the care of adults with alterations in basic human needs. This course focuses on common health problems related to immunity, hypersensitivities, blood disorders, genetics, and cancer using evidence based research and practices. Campus laboratory will provide the opportunity to practice psychomotor and critical thinking skills related to patient care and symptom management. The opportunity to develop and practice selected skills is provided in the acute care and home health/hospice clinical settings.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Level I ADN Support Courses

Corequisites:

Level II ADN Support Courses

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/31/2012 

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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