NRSG1640 *** : Adult Health Nursing I

This course focuses on providing safe, quality client centered care of adult clients with medical and/or surgical health alterations using the nursing process while reducing risk potential. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts of management, organization systems, health promotion, health education, therapeutic communication, evidence based practice, and interprofessional collaboration are integrated throughout the course. Clinical learning experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts of nursing, promote healthy behaviors and implement safe care to clients and selected groups in a variety of healthcare settings.