Nursing Care of the Adult

8 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines principles and practices of nursing adults with health problems. The focus is on the acquisition and application of knowledge in planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of clients requiring medical and surgical intervention. Holistic health care of individuals is highlighted. The course includes laboratory instruction in psychomotor skills. The clinical practicum enables the student to integrate theory and skills needed to provide nursing care. Prerequisite(s): NURS 101-3, NURS 102-3; HHSC 110-3, HHSC 111-4, and HHSC 112-4, or BIO 111-3 and BIO 112-3 and BIO 105-3 at CNC, or BIOL 131-3, BIOL 132-3, and BIOL 133-3 at CMTN, or equivalent Corequisite(s): NURS 201-4, NURS 202-3 Major Restriction: Restricted to students in the NCBNP