Health information sources and their reliability for health promotion information also will be discussed. Senior standing in major or instructor's permission. The uniqueness of the aged person is considered as students plan the care and management of altered health states including chronic and high risk pathophysiological conditions. The course is designed to increase students' awareness and understanding of the aging process. The strengths and life experience of the aged client are recognized and reinforced to encourage their maximal coping abilities.
Course includes a clinical laboratory experience.
Studies the theoretical basis of nursing care for adult clients and their families in well-being and illness. This course is designed to introduce the student to care for critically ill persons. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, setting priorities, rapid decision-making and nursing interventions for the critically ill. Course includes a clinical laboratory experience. This course introduces the WSU nursing curriculum and organizing framework to the RN student.