Includes commonly occurring medical or surgical health care problems related to sensory and motor function, gas exchange and transportation of substances to and from the cells, alterations in endocrine, muscoloskeletal, immunologic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, gynecological, integument and neurologic function. Provides opportunities to enhance nursing practice skills related to these roles in care of clients in acute, home health, and long-term car settings. Incorporates Orem's self-care theory and Erickson's psychosocial stages of development for complex decision making. Presents the basic foundation of pharmacology. Integrates anatomy and pathophysiology, microbiology on drug administration concepts.
Student needs an understanding of algebra and calculation of dosages.