A framework for ethical decision making is also presented. This course focuses on the theoretical basis of role development of the professional nurse including communication skills, teaching techniques, counseling methodologies, and political action. All topics are presented with practical applications for health care. Focuses on the theory and skills necessary to provide community-based care to clients across the life span including comprehensive health and physical assessment, case management, and home health care. Application of the nursing process in the care of well and ill individuals and families in a variety of settings.
Emphasis is on theoretically-based nursing interventions.
Current theories of management, leadership, and change are explored and related to the nursing process in organizing and providing health care to individuals, families, aggregates, community, and society. Explores the interrelationship of human biopsychosocial dimensions of critical care nursing and examines the theoretical basis and nursing process for alterations in human functioning as consequences of critical illness and care. The student will develop skills to assess and monitor rehabilitative therapy for various levels of function. Psychological needs and support systems for the families of coronary patients are also discussed. This course will present an analysis of selected issues and trends in home health care.