ADN 202 - Nursing Care of Adult I

7 Credit Hour(s)
4 Lecture Hour(s)
6 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): ADN 201
Co-requisite(s): ADN 201
This course introduces concepts related to nursing care of adult and geriatric individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework for providing and managing care to individuals along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the nursing process to individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations in their cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological systems. Nursing roles, psychosocial needs of the client and family, teaching/learning principles, legal/ethical implications of care, and related health trends and issues are integrated through the class.