Credits

3 (3/0/0)

Description

This course is designed to prepare students to plan nursing care for diverse patients experiencing disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, fluids/electrolytes/acid/base and integumentary systems. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, nursing judgment/evidence-based care, safety and pharmacology.

Prerequisites

BIOL2202
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Current, clear national background check
Current, clear Minnesota Department of Health criminal background check
Experience as a nursing assistant as guided by the generic ADN application packet if generic student OR LPN if advanced standing student
NURS2426
NURS2437
NURS2438
NURS2455
Up-to-date immunizations and health form

Competencies

Analyze nursing care for diverse patients with disorders of the cardiovascular system, integrating the concepts of pathophysiology, safety and evidence-based nursing practice.
Correlate pharmacological management for diverse patients with disorders of the cardiac system.
Analyze nursing care for diverse patients with disorders of the respiratory system, integrating the concepts of pathophysiology, safety and evidence-based nursing practice.
Correlate pharmacological management for diverse patients with disorders of the respiratory system.
Analyze nursing care for diverse patients with disorders of the renal system, integrating the concepts of pathophysiology, safety and evidence-based nursing practice.
Correlate pharmacological management for diverse patients with disorders of the renal system.
Analyze nursing care for diverse patients with imbalances of fluid/electrolyte and acid/base, integrating the concepts of pathophysiology, safety and evidence-based nursing practice.
Analyze nursing care for diverse patients with disorders of the integumentary system, integrating the concepts of pathophysiology, safety and evidence-based nursing practice.
Correlate pharmacological management for diverse patients with disorders of the integumentary system.