Adult Health and Health Alterations I (T)

Undergraduate

This is the first in a sequence of four courses that address the concepts and principles associated with the nursing care of adults experiencing alterations in health, across health care settings and throughout the care continuum. This course focuses on foundational knowledge-based concepts (e.g., stress, pain, oxygenation) that are common across a variety of health alterations, and on the care of adults undergoing surgery. The course also focuses on the care of adults experiencing selected common acute or chronic health alterations (e.g., respiratory disorders, vascular disorders, diabetes). Principles of pathophysiology, assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, collaborative management and quality and evidence-based care are emphasized. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of all year one required courses.) (Co-requisites: Registration in all courses required for second year fall semester.)