2019-2020 College Catalog

RNSG 1300 Fundamentals Of Nursing

Using classroom laboratory and clinical experiences this course focuses on the implementation of the nursing process. Program content examines selected predictable stressors causing illness in adult clients in the context of the Orem?ÇÖs Theory and outcomes and competencies of associate degree graduates. Emphasis is on normal aging as well as system instability in the perioperative clients and alterations in health patterns of clients experiencing common predictable respiratory cardiovascular endocrine neurological musculoskeletal integumentary and acid-base stressors. Students discuss the effects of chronic illness and strategies for coping with these illnesses. Students are taught an approach to nursing care which takes into consideration client centered health care human diversity safe and effective care environment and effective organizational transitions. Pharmacologic concepts include medication administration and the use of pharmacologic agents in

Credits

7