5 courses with the subject NURS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NURS 100Health Assessment Across the Lifespan3
This foundational Health Assessment course introduces the fundamental principles and skills required for conducting effective health histories and physical exams. The course will provide an overview of the clinical judgement process and its role in assessment, the use of therapeutic communication techniques for conducting thorough health history interviews, strategies for using a systematic approach to physical exam, assessment of vital signs and basic diagnostic tests, and the utilization of assessment findings to develop personalized care plans that address cultural needs and spiritual needs and provide patient-centered care. Additional Course Fees: $85
Introduction to the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with nursing practice. Concepts of physiological integrity; psychosocial integrity; a safe, effective care environment; and health promotion/maintenance are examined. The nursing process provides a framework to help the learner think critically, assess factors that influence safe and effective care delivery, and integrate theory with care of clients and families. Offered fall semester only. Additional Course Fees: $345
Concepts of physiological integrity; psychosocial integrity; a safe, effective care environment; and health promotion/maintenance are further explored as students assess and intervene to improve function for clients and families experiencing threats to physiological and psychosocial integrity. Nursing care is aimed at restoring optimal functioning for clients/families and assisting them through life transitions, using the nursing process as a framework to help the learner think critically and integrate theory with practice. Offered spring semester only. Additional Course Fees: $345
Nursing care for clients/families experiencing common health alterations across the lifespan in a variety of settings is studied in depth. Students synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills and abilities associated with nursing practice to develop a plan of care for clients/families to assure the delivery of safe and effective care, to facilitate physiological and psychosocial integrity, and to promote health. Clinical decision-making skills and resource management principles are introduced. Offered fall semester only. Additional Course Fees: $345
Nursing care for clients/families experiencing common health alterations across the lifespan in a variety of settings continues to be examined in depth. Students synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills and abilities to evaluate and modify a plan of care; to independently plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of safe and effective care; to facilitate physiological and psychosocial function; to assist client/family coping; to maximize self-care; and to promote optimal functioning. Concepts of management are further developed through collaboration with members of the health care team. Offered spring semester only. Additional Course Fees: $345
