This course is designed to explore the normal cellular function of body systems as well as alterations that occur in various disease processes or disorders. By developing an understanding of the effects of altered states of health on body systems, the student will have a stronger basis for planning nursing actions in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed upon further development of physical assessment skills, problem identification, and the planning and implementation of comprehensive nursing care. Learning experiences are provided in a variety of hospital clinical settings including the operating room with an emphasis on surgical asepsis. This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process with families during the childbearing period.
Emphasis is placed on nursing care throughout the normal as well as complicated pregnancy.
Learning experiences are provided in various ambulatory and hospital agencies where antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and neonatal care are given. This course will introduce the student to the historical development of psychology and the study of human behavior and relationships. Causal factors of behavior such as emotion and frustration are also discussed. The course will focus on utilizing the nursing process to help meet the needs of individuals and families having difficulty coping and adapting to their life experiences. Although the promotion of mental health will be stressed, some learning experiences will deal with the more acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.