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 Department:    NURS

 Course #:    181

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    513801

 EPC:    RND

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

Introduction to concepts and basic care of selected individuals throughout the lifespan experiencing basic alterations in cell growth, cardiac function, endocrine function (including diabetes), gastrointestinal function, musculoskeletal function, neurological function, and those undergoing surgery. Principles of pharmacology, nutrition and psychological issues will be integrated throughout. Concepts of context and environment, knowledge and science, personal and professional development, quality and safety, relationship centered care and teamwork are integrated throughout.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: NURS 171, 172, 173 with a grade of 2.0 (C) or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 66

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use the nursing process to provide holistic care for patients experiencing alterations in basic changes in health function. Cell growth, cardiac function, endocrine function (including diabetes), gastrointestinal function, integument function, musculoskeletal function, neurological function, and those undergoing surgery.
2. Discuss advocacy for patients and families in ways to promote their self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings.
3. Illustrate effective communication with patients and families to promote partnership in care design and delivery in promoting nutritional integration for all clients.
4. Apply knowledge of anxiety, stress and coping to patient teaching to clients with immune alterations and those in the perioperative phases.
5. Compare current practice to researched, evidence-based practice as related to patient safety in fundamental care of clients throughout the lifespan.
6. Illustrate effective communication through feedback to and partnership within teams caring for clients with respiratory alterations.
7. Explain key components of safe and effective communication by limiting dependence on memory.
8. Distinguish the effects of medications, herbs and nutritional supplements on patient response to nursing interventions with clients having sensory alterations.
9. Determine the role of pharmacological agent, including related responsibilities in promoting adaptation for patients with basic health problems with decreased or inappropriate immune response.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.

4. Community & Cultural Diversity

Definition: Recognizing the value of human communities and cultures from multiple perspectives through a critical understanding of their similarities and differences.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
4.4 Demonstrate effective communication across differences in human communities and cultures.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.

Course Contents

1. Fundamental care of the client with GI Alterations.
   • Alterations in Upper and Lower GI Function in Adults and Pediatric clients. Alterations in Nutrition.
2. Fundamental care of the client with Cardiac.
   • Alterations in Cardiac Output. Cardiomyopathy.
   • Infectious/Inflammatory Cardiac Alterations. Alterations in Peripheral Vascular System.
3. Fundamental care of client with Respiratory Alterations.
   • Alterations in Upper and Lower Airway Function. Obstructive Airway Alterations.
   • Pulmonary Vascular Alterations.
4. Fundamental care of the Perioperative client.
   • Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative.
5. Fundamental care of the client with Musculoskeletal Alterations.
   • Alterations in musculoskeletal function due to trauma. Alterations in bone, connective tissue, and joint structure and function.
6. Fundamental Care of the client with Alterations in Cell Growth, Immune and Hematologic function.
   • Pre-malignant and malignant skin alterations. Alterations due to Inappropriate Immune Response or Decreased response.
   • Organ and Tissue Transplants. Alterations Cell Growth.
7. Fundamental care of the client with Endocrine function Alterations.
   • Diabetes Mellitus.
8. Fundamental care of the client with Neurologic and Sensory Alterations.
   • Alterations in Levels of Consciousness. Alterations in head and cerebral function.
   • Alterations in Eye Function, Eye Inflammation, Eye Infection and Eye Trauma.
   • Alterations in Vision and Hearing.