NURS 3330 Adult Health Care I

Focus is on the effects of health problems of adults. Problems and concepts specific to caring of clients in the perioperative setting and clients with urinary, renal, endocrine, hormonal, cardiac, and respiratory problems. Strategies that promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle are examined. The nurse's role in planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies toward optimal health is emphasized.

Registration Name

Adult Health Care I

Lecture Hours

5

Lab Hours

0

Credits

5

Prerequisite

NURS 3322, NURS 3323

Offered

Athens and Demorest: 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 in the perioperative setting and clients with urinary, renal, endocrine, hormonal, cardiac, and respiratory problems.
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.