Care of Adult Patient I

Graduate / Professional

This course focuses on the pathophysiological problems in the adult in the acute care setting, including the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. This course incorporates evidence-based nursing care of adult clients from various cultural backgrounds and populations using selected concepts. Concepts building is used as a framework for study as students build on the foundations of pre- and corequisite nursing. Emphasis is on entry level nursing care designed to give safe nursing care, prevent complications, and to promote optimal the well-being of patients and family. This course is a required course for all students in the pre-specialty year and will meet for three hours each week for a total of 3 credits. 3 Course cr Th 9:30am-12:20pm