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Sep 16, 2024
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NUR 318 - Concepts of Health and Illness
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program. NUR 231G , NUR 235 , BIO 220 , CHE 101 or higher.
Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): NUR 315 , NUR 323 , NUR 324 , HES 288
Building on previous knowledge, this course introduces students to the theoretical application of concepts related to the nursing care of clients. The specific concepts of pain management, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolyte balance, infection, cellular regulation, mobility, skin integrity, sensory perception, and stress adaptation are introduced. Students are introduced to the psychosocial concept of self within the context of acute illness. Concepts related to the core nursing knowledge of global health are also discussed. Exemplars are used to illustrate each of the major concepts. Students will use the nursing process as a means of critical thinking to address nursing care of clients. Through various teaching/learning activities and evaluation techniques, students are expected to demonstrate competency in the following areas: teamwork, professional values/ethics, client-centered care, leadership, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and information technology. When Offered: Fall junior year
Hours: 3
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