This course is focused on the provision of general nursing care of the individual with an emphasis on unique needs of the geriatric and rural populations. Clinical experiences will include care for the client across the lifespan in rural settings and care of the geriatric populations in various settings. The course is offered during an 8-week period, which includes two hours theory and two hours clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 2350 Medical Surgical II with grade of "C" or better.
NURS 2350 Medical Surgical II (4 hours)
This course focuses on the provision of nursing care of the individual in post-acute phase of illness with an emphasis on optimization of health status, personal adaption, and health care beliefs with individual factors within the environment. Clinical includes care of the individual in various care settings including skilled care settings, rehabilitation, and long-term-care. Body systems and disorders covered include chronicity, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular function; hematology and oncology disorders; respiratory; immunologic disorders; endocrine; gastric; kidney; neurologic. This course includes two hours theory and two hours clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 2110 Pharmacology II and NURS 2200 Medical-Surgical I with grades of "C" or better.
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Experiential Learning: Intensive
