ADNR - 2141 Adult Health & Illness III

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first two (2) semesters of the traditional AD-N program or admission into the Advanced Placement (AP) program.
Co-requisite(s): ADNR-2112, ADNR-2112L, ADNR-2122, ADNR-2122L, ADNR-2126, ADNR-2126L, and ADNR-2141L
This theory/lab/clinical course is the third of four courses presented to develop an understanding of health promotion and illness in the adult client. Emphasis is placed on the role of the registered nurse, as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, in providing 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 the immune, hematologic, and renal systems, as well as selected theories and concepts related to community- based nursing.

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

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