PNU 151 - Professional Practice (adult I

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the use of the nursing process in providing care for adult patients who are affected with medical/surgical health problems related to cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological conditions. The core components of these specific system disorders and diseases include: etiology, signs and symptoms, nursing diagnosis and interventions. The relationship of fluids, electrolytes, acid-base balance and nutrition to disorders and disease is identified. It presents an understanding of the concepts that are required for the application of basic direct nursing actions to support and maintain positive patient outcomes

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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