Nursing Care of the Adult I

4.5 Units

This is the first of two courses that will focus on the application of the nursing process to adults experiencing common acute and chronic health alterations. Special emphasis will be placed on patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and medication teaching and administration. The concept of transition from inpatient to primary care will be discussed. Prereq: Grade of C or better in BIOL 117 and CHEM 119 and NURS 122 . Coreq: NURS 211 .