NUR 319 - Nurs Care of Adults Complex Hlth Problem

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103; BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208, 209, 212, 213, 307, 312, 314, 315. Co-prerequisites: NUR 313, 317,

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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