Management for Nurses must be taken prior to or concurrently with Nursing Care of Clients in Complex Situations. Health related topics of interest to the student allow for an in-depth study to enhance student learning. An independent study with a clinical focus including a seminar and experience is available in various clinical areas. A variety of elective courses may be offered pending student interest and enrollment. In this course the student studies concepts and theories related to the care of individuals and their families experiencing a diagnosis of cancer.
Emphasis is on restorative, rehabilitative and supportive care of clients.
Student have the opportunity to explore and area of interest related to the care of the oncology clients. This course incorporates the nursing process with the study of emergency nursing care that assists clients in a variety of emergency situations. The roles and responsibilities of the nurse in emergency care are discussed. Emphasis is on priority setting, critical assessment, interview strategies and the application of the nursing process to provide caring and meet course objectives. This course promotes a bio-psychosocial view of substance abuse and addictive behavior.