2022-23 Course Catalog

NUR2410 Alternations in Functioning II

Nursing roles, nursing process, and categories of human functioning are emphasized for the client/family across the lifespan with common acute and chronic alterations in functioning.  Additional knowledge will be gained for the maintenance of high-level wellness and the prevention of disease.  Further presentation of management and leadership theory is continued in the clinical experience including critical thinking, delegation, and prioritization.  Students will practice advanced nursing skills in the campus laboratory.  Students will have the opportunity to validate nursing knowledge in a variety of health care settings and a preceptorship are available to students on a competitive basis. Topics include diseases, surgical intervention and emergency situations in the cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, and renal systems, burn therapy, multi-system failure and blood dyscrasias. Commonly used medications for these alterations will also be included.  9 Cr Hrs. Course Requirement(s): Pass NUR2400 with a 77%.  Students must also pass with a satisfactory clinical evaluation and skills laboratory.

Credits

9

Prerequisite

Pass NUR2400 with a 77%. Students must also pass with a satisfactory clinical evaluation and skills laboratory.