Description
Nursing 1020 builds upon fundamental concepts acquired in NUR1000. Concepts based on the 3 domains of health & illness, nursing and healthcare, and the Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies (NOFNCC) continue as the theoretical framework. Concept Learning Modules introduce the learner to medical-surgical content, with an emphasis on health assessment of the adult client, discharge planning, ethical/legal principles and therapeutic communication. Pharmacology integration continues with the introduction of medical-surgical content. The integration of psychiatric/ mental health concepts focuses on cognition and grief. Nursing skills are practiced in an acute medical-surgical setting. The learner is provided the opportunity to manage the care of one or more clients utilizing critical thinking skills and information seeking strategies to ensure evidence based practice. (10 credits)
15 hrs. Clinical/simulated laboratory - 5 hours theory (Weekly)
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