VNSG 1400 - Nursing in Health & Illness I

CIP Code: 51.3901
Credit(s): 4
Introduction to the general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions.

Selected medical-surgical disorders will be presented along with nutritional concepts pertinent to those diseases. Introduction to the concepts of member of a profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the healthcare team. 1. Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of patients across the life span
2. Identify primary health care needs of the patient
3. Identify the basic interventions to support the patient and family during life stages including death and dying

Prerequisite(s): Traditional: Acceptance into the nursing program

Dual Credit: Successful completion of previous term courses.

Faculty Consent: Y