NUR 103 Care Throughout the Lifespan
NUR 103 is the third nursing course. This course focuses on patients who are experiencing physical and psychological changes as they relate to mental health, neurology, pediatrics, perinatal and newborn nursery settings, cardiopulmonary disorders, oncology and immunities. The nursing roles of provider of care, teacher, and member of a profession are explored. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital setting, mental health and rehab settings. Students continue to identify patient problems/nursing diagnosis, plan, and implement basic nursing care. Simulated practice and nursing skill performance are included. Required: Admission to the Nursing program; CNA certification. Recommended: CMA 101 Medical Terminology & Body Systems I and CMA 102 Medical Terminology & Body Systems II.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
BI 231 Human Anatomy & Physiology with a grade of C or better.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identifies priority patient problems and implements appropriate nursing actions in a safe and effective manner to meet patient needs. Begins to integrate pathophysiological and behavioral science concepts and to provide rationale for nursing care across the lifespan. Engages in ongoing patient assessment to recognize normal findings and identifies abnormal findings and changes in the patient condition across the lifespan. Begins engagement in professional with peers and colleagues; establishes rapport with patients and families using verbal, written, and information tools/devices. Develops logic and problem-solving skills when implementing the nursing process; uses reflective practice to identify learning needs to improve nursing care; and functions as an assisted nursing student. Practices within the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession focusing on nursing care provided across the lifespan. Identifies and begins to apply evidence-based, age-appropriate nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes.