NURS 3330 Adult Health Care I

Focus is on the effects of health problems of adults. Problems and concepts specific to fluid and electrolyte imbalance, sensory perception, inflammation, connective tissue disorders, hematological, and GI system are addressed. The nurse's role in planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies toward optimal health is emphasized.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

NURS 3322, NURS 3323

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: every spring — Athens Campus: every spring

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate safe and competent skills in providing care to individual clients.
2. Implement a safe environment for the client.
3. Utilize critical thinking through the nursing process in developing plans of care and health promotion for diverse clients with problems of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, problems with sensory perception, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory and connective tissue disorders and hematological disorders.
4. Discuss nutrition with strategies that assist clients to meet specific diet therapy needs.
5. Discuss resources available to maintain the continuity of care of patients and/or families.
6. Utilize technological resources in nursing practice to enhance patient care.
7. Begin to utilize evidence based findings in nursing practice.