NUR 3013 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I
This course focuses on the nursing care of people who have certain health alterations including cancer; surgery; and neurological, endocrine, immunological, sensory, cardiovascular, hematologic and respiratory disorders. Emphasis is on prevention, illness care and rehabilitation of the client within a rapidly changing health care system. Cultural patterns, family phenomena and lifestyles are examined as they relate to and affect nursing intervention. Political, social, economic, technological, ethical and legal issues impacting the client are examined. Nursing process and Gordon's Functional Health Patterns are the basis for clinical decision making.