NUR 200D - Nursing in Acute Illness and Complex Health Alterations

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

Using prior knowledge of concepts of health and illness, this course focuses on the nursing care of patients with acute illness and subsequent complex health alterations. The concepts of gas exchange, perfusion, intracranial regulation, and traumatic injury are applied with an emphasis on prioritization of complex patient and nursing situations. Family dynamics as it relates to acute illness are explored. The role of the professional nurse is further developed with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. Clinical environments will be intense acute care and sub-acute care settings.

Credits:

7.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

NUR200D

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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