Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2022-2023 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 311 - Nursing Care of the Adult and Elder I

Credits 2
Nursing Care of the Adult and Elder I focus on nursing practice with adults experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic alterations in health. Nursing the Adult and Elder I is the first course of a 2 Semester sequence. Health promotion strategies and health care principles are examined with an emphasis on foundations of medical surgical nursing, surgical procedures, pre-operative care, post-operative care, aseptic technique, and complications associated with surgery, immune system disorders, infectious and upper respiratory disorders, cardiac disorders, hematological disorders fluid and electrolyte imbalances, acid-base imbalances; oxygenation, endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders; cancer, Interprofessional Collaboration, and Care Coordination. Care of the adult and family and family life processes and adaptation are discussed. Emphasis is placed on a holistic understanding of the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the individual adult and family. Nurse accountability, adult and family psycho-social development and care, cognitive development, cultural diversity, spiritual and psychological needs, and the art of caring behaviors by the nurse are integrated throughout the course. Pharmacology is emphasized.  Application of the nursing process occurs throughout this course. Lab and clinical experiences in providing patient care and documentation of care given are integrated throughout this course. End-of-life care (palliative and hospice) will also be explored, including ethical, legal, and socio-cultural concerns. Lecture, 30 hours. 
Take NURS-315 (Required, Previous)
Take NURS-311L (Required, Concurrent)