NSG 212 - Specialty Nursing Across the Lifespan

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

The five critical elements of the WCCC Nursing Program caring, competency, communication, clinical judgment and commitment serve as the framework for this course. Students are introduced to the role of the nurse as the provider of care to clients in specialty settings across the lifespan. Specific focus is on health promotion during common processes for women, children, infants and families as well as health restoration for individuals experiencing alterations in psychosocial needs. Emphasis is placed on caring communication, teaching and learning and identifying and responding to health alterations. Students will have opportunities to practice skills in the clinical and laboratory settings. Learning activities will take place in a variety of simulations, direct care clinical and community settings providing the student with a rich and diverse experience.

Credits:

9.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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