Open to other students by consent of instructor. Students examine how altered physiological functioning affects people's ability to maintain their maximum health potential. The etiological factors, pathogenetic mechanisms, and manifestations of altered physiological functioning are emphasized. This course provides the basis for integration and application of pathophysiological concepts in making nursing diagnoses and formulating appropriate nursing interventions. Students will have the opportunity to apply the nursing process in hospital and ambulatory health care settings.
Emphasis is placed upon achievement of family members' maximum health potential.
Students have the opportunity to apply the nursing process in administering health care to children and their families in a variety of hospital and ambulatory health care settings. Students utilize the nursing process and therapeutic communication skills with clients in acute care and ambulatory psychiatric agencies. A study of health assessment with application to the nursing process. Guided observations and practice are used to reinforce student learning. Limited to R.N. students.