NURS 201: Health and Illness II

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Class Program

Nursing

Credits

Lecture Hours 10 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089238

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

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

By permission only.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NURS 231, NURS 241, NURS 251, NURS 261, PSYC 203, NUTR 202, PHIL 201.

Co-Requisite Courses

NURS 231: Health Promotion in Nursing

NURS 241: Nursing Skills Lab II

NURS 251: Advanced Nursing Concepts I Practice Lab

NURS 261: Nursing Simulation IV

PSYC 203: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare III

NUTR 202: Nutrition In Healthcare IV

PHIL 201: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare II

Course Learning Outcomes

Organize safe, patient-centered, culturally competent care for clients in a variety of care settings including those with urgent/emergent and mental health problems.

Construct a plan of care for clients in a variety of health-care settings.

Begin to integrate leadership and delegation skills as a collaborative member of the health care team in a variety of care settings.

Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in clinical practice.

Develop an individualized nursing practice, based on a knowledge of professional, ethical and legal responsibilities.

Core Topics

Skills Review
Community Health
Acute Care
Mental Health
Advanced Simulations
Skill Building; Teaching and Learning Experience