NURS 103: Health and Illness I

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits
3
Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
3
Course ID
089205
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course is the first in a series of four health and illness concept courses.  In this course, students will apply health and illness concepts to the care of patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into the WVC Nursing Program.

Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 123: Maternal/Newborn Nursing
NUTR 107: Nutrition In Healthcare III
NURS 153: Nursing Clinical III
NURS 163: Nursing Simulation III
Corequisites

Concurrent enrollment in NURS 123, NUTR 107, NURS 153, and NURS 163. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  • ACID-BASE BALANCE 
  • CELL REG 
  • ELIMINATION 
  • GAS EXCHANGE 
  • IMMUNITY 
  • INFECTION 
  • PAIN 
  • PERFUSION 
  • TISSUE INTEGIRTY 

See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.