PSYC 203: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare III

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Class Program

Psychology

Nursing

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091964

Meets Degree Requirements For

Social Science

Description

Special emphasis will be placed on exploration of psychosocial issues that arise in clients with acute and/or emergent health problems. This course examined the role of the healthcare professional in providing care for these clients. Content is integrated with NURS 202.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment with the following: NURS 202, NURS 252, PHIL 202. NUTR 202, PSYC 203

Course Learning Outcomes

Prioritize assessment and reassessment of the client with urgent/emergent health problems.

Analyze client assessment findings, labs and diagnostics relating to urgent/emergent health problems.

Evaluate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for the client with urgent/emergent health problems.

Evaluate therapeutic communication techniques used by the healthcare professional for conflict management, delegation, supervision and collaboration.

Core Topics

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing: Endocrine, Renal, & IV Fluid/Electrolyte Therapy
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing: Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal