Adult Health and Health Alterations IV

Undergraduate

This is the fourth 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. Building upon the knowledge acquired in Adult Health and Health Alterations I, II and III, this course focuses on adults experiencing complex and multi-system health alterations (e.g. cardiac arrhythmia and disorders, hemodynamic monitoring, shock states, burns, acute respiratory and neurological disorders and emergency care), and includes concepts and interventions associated with care of the critically ill adult. Principles of pathophysiology, assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, collaborative management and quality and evidence-based care are emphasized. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of all year three fall required courses.) (Co-requisites: Registration in all courses required for third year winter semester.)