Introduces themes such as nursing process, problem-solving, communication, teaching, learning, ethics and legal aspects. Explores models of health care delivery from an historical perspective to a futuristic viewpoint. Holistic dimensions of client assessment are presented along with techniques used in communication, interviewing, history taking, diagnostic reasoning and health promotion. The student will apply techniques of physical assessment through practice on the well adult. Documentation techniques are incorporated throughout the course.
Specific health related issues focus of the middle and older aged adult.
Explores the relationship between human structure, function and dysfunction. Examines selected health problems of adults and children in relation to epidemiology, risk factors, pathological mechanisms and clinical manifestations. Incorporates rationale for health care interventions including diagnostic methods and treatment. I 4 credits Presents principles and theories from nursing and related courses that support and determine nursing interventions. Provides learning activities for the development of cognitive, interpersonal and technical skills essential to the care of adult clients.