Letter grade only. Stimuli that influence growth and development, as well as a brief overview of major developmental theories, are presented. Physiologic, self-concept, role, and interdependence behaviors will be examined. Included in these strategies are study and test-taking skills, critical thinking, resource utilization, application of the Roy Adaptation Model, the nursing process, and professional role transition. Principles of safety, physical and psychosocial assessment, pharmacology, the business of health-care, community health, issues of professional practice, communication, health teaching, cultural diversity, growth and development, geriatric nursing, disease process, nutrition, and death and dying are integrated.
Psychopharmacology is integrated.
N 172 Lab Focuses on the application of the nursing process based on the Roy Adaptation Model, and the principles of medical and surgical nursing to patients with ineffective behaviors in oxygenation, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, activity and rest, neurological function, endocrine function, protective function, self concept, role function, and interdependence. Emphasis is on a family-centered approach to nursing care, health maintenance, and health education directed toward the child and family. Principles of nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, growth and development, and cultural variations are integrated. Emphasis is on a family-centered approach to obstetrical and women's health, nursing care, health maintenance, and health education directed toward the obstetrical patient and family. Principles of nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, growth and development, and cultural variations are integrated.