NRSG132 Chronic Adult Illnesses
This course focuses on patient-centered care for culturally diverse adults with chronic illnesses. Students will increase their knowledge of evidenced-based practice and clinical reasoning in nursing practice. Content will emphasize quality improvement in nursing, use of informatics, patient safety, and collaboration with healthcare team members. Students explore cultural, spiritual and social backgrounds when planning care. In addition, collaborative decision-making as a team member and teaching skills are designed to prepare students for clinical experiences in hospital or long-term care settings. Learning laboratory sessions include validation of intravenous (IV) therapy skills, IV medication administration, post mortem care, basic physical assessment of the adult, managing sensory deficits and interventions used in the management of blood glucose. Skills proficiency is required to successfully complete the course.
Distribution
Health
Notes
This course is no longer offered.