ADNR - 1151 Adult Health & Illness II

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first semester of the traditional option of the AD-N program and ADNR-1141 and ADNR-1141L
Co-requisite(s): ADNR-1122, ADNR-1134, and ADNR-1151L
This theory/lab/clinical course is the second of four courses presented to develop an understanding of health promotion and illness in the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the role of the registered nurse, as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, in the provision of culturally sensitive, safe patient-centered care. The nursing process, inquiry-based practice, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs are utilized as the conceptual bases for presentation of this material. Topics include lower gastrointestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, as well as care of the patient with diabetes mellitus.

Content in the course is presented in two (2) theory credit hours and two (2) lab/clinical credit hours. Clinical and simulated activities provide students with experience in client care.

Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 30
Practicum/Clinical/Recitation Hours: 90