VNSG 1509 - Nursing in Health/Illness II

CIP Code: 51.3901
Credit(s): 5
Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions. The student will compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the adult client with medical-surgical health problems; compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems; and apply the nursing process in caring for the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems. Incorporate nutrition drug therapy and nursing interventions in the development of plans of care that meet the needs of the adult client experiencing common medical-surgical health problems; and utilize a systematic problem-solving process in caring for the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on professional collaboration among health care providers. Critical thinking exercises are incorporated. Continue to focus on the role of vocational nurses as a Member of a Profession Provider of Patient-Centered Care Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6

Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1260

Requisite(s): Take VNSG 1238 VNSG 1160; Take VNSG 1361 VNSG 1334 and VNSG 1330
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