NURS 3021 - Wellness & Illness II

(7) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 3000, NURS 3020, NURS 3030, NURS 3040 with a “C” or higher
Co-requisite: NURS 3031, NURS 3010, NURS 3050
This clinical course builds upon NURS 3020 and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic alterations in wellness in individuals and families across the lifespan. The primary focus is on providing evidence-based care to pediatric and adolescent populations with integration of adult, gerontological, and mental health topics. In this course, the concepts will necessitate a higher level of critical thinking when exploring interrelationships between physical and psychosocial co-morbidities and students will intentionally apply the nursing process in the care of clients. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students in the nursing care of pediatric and adolescent clients. Additionally, student will continue to explore the needs of vulnerable populations and how family dynamics affect overall health. Exemplars will be expanded upon from previous courses with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: caring, clotting mechanisms, diversity among individuals, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose and hormonal regulation, growth & development, intracranial regulation, mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, sensory perception, therapeutic communication, and thermoregulation. Students will examine concepts related to the health of individuals with the addition of families and be challenged to use evidence-based practice in planning care. Student provided off campus travel is required.