ADNR-1141 — Adult Health & Illness I
ADNR - 1141 Adult Health & Illness I ADNR - 1141 Adult Health & Illness I Emphasis is placed on the role of the registered nurse, as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, in the provision of culturally sensitive, safe patient-centered care. The nursing process, inquiry-based practice, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs are utilized as the conceptual bases for presentation of this material. Topics include the introduction to nursing care of the adult client patient; fluid, electrolyte, and acid/base balance; perioperative care; skin integrity; and the musculoskeletal and upper gastrointestinal systems. Content in the course is presented in two theory credit hours and two lab/clinical credit hours. Clinical and simulated activities provide students with experience in patient care. Lecture Classroom Hours: 30 Practicum/Clinical/Recitation Hours: 90