PNSG 1400 - Adult Health Nursing I

HEAL 1501  or HEAL 1502  and PSYC 1350 , HEAL 1101 , HEAL 1150 , HEAL 1061 , 

Nursing Care of Adults Health I introduces students to the care of older patients with a focus on health promotion and safety. Emphasis is on common health problems of the adult in restorative and residential facilities as well as safety and end-of-life care. Application of pathophysiology, nutrition and pharmacology are applied to common diseases within each topic area.THEORY TOPICS INCLUDE:Basic alterations in fluid and electrolytes, oxygenation, cardiac output and tissue perfusion, regulaton and metabolism, cognition and sensation, immunity, integument, mobility, digestion, elimination, excretion, physical and psychosocial variations, chronic illness, end of life care, environmental safety and emergency preparedness.

Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus.

Learning Outcomes
Identify priorities of care in the provision of emergency response plans under the direction of a RN or other licensed Health Care Provider.

Give examples of patient/relationship centered care when using the nursing process to contribute to individualized plans of care for the older adult.

Recognize barriers to learning when providing or reinforcing health care information to older adult patients regarding health care and safety issues.

Choose interventions (e.g. reporting changes, identifying action to take) within an established plan of care for potential/actual complications of the older adult patient.

Apply knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology, and nutrition to the care of older adult patients with common health problems.

describe blood/lymph disorders

Discuss rationales for nursing judgments and prioritization of care of the older adult patient.

Use reliable evidence based journals and online databases to find information related to the care of older adults with common health and safety issues.