NURS 321 - Nursing Care of the Adult and Elder II

Credits 2
Nursing the Adult and Elder II is the second course of a 2 semester sequence. Health promotion strategies and health care principles are examined with an emphasis on neurological and brain disorders, visual disorders, auditory disorders, integumentary disorders, musculoskeletal disorder, renal disorders, pain, complementary medicine, gastrointestinal disorders, reproductive and the female and male patient, sexually transmitted disease, and special populations. 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. Lecture, 30 hours.
Take NURS-311 (Required, Previous)
Take NURS-321L (Required, Concurrent)