This course focuses on the fundamentals of nursing from a theoretical research base. It provides an opportunity for basic care nursing skills development. Students will be challenged to use critical thinking and problem-solving in developing the ability to apply an integrated nursing therapeutics approach for clients experiencing health alterations across the lifespan. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate fundamental nursing skills in the application of nursing care for clients across the lifespan. This course focuses on individuals and small groups experiencing acute and chronic neuropsychological disorders.
Content includes the effect of the brain-body disturbances on health functioning.
Students will provide nursing care to individuals and small groups who are experiencing acute and chronic neuropsychological disturbances related to psychiatric disorders. This course focuses on the pathophysiology and holistic nursing care management of clients experiencing acute and chronic problems. Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan interventions appropriate to health care needs. Students will apply the science and technology of nursing to perform all independent, dependent and interdependent care functions. Students will engage clients in a variety of settings to address alterations in health functioning, identify health care needs and determine the effectiveness of interventions given expected outcomes.