NURS 224 - Nurs Therapeutics I: Asmt

4 Credit Hours
This course introduces theoretical frameworks for the holistic assessment and evidence based nursing therapeutics of patients experiencing developmental transitions. Major components for holistic assessment including physical, psychological, and spiritual development across the lifespan are discussed with an emphasis on the adult. Life style patterns and habits that maintain healthy living are explored. Components of the therapeutic relationship as they relate to the holistic assessment process and patient safety are introduced. Therapeutic and inter-professional communication is explored. Emphasis on the patient and family as an active partner in the healing process and attentiveness to one’s spirit is examined as critical components of the healing interaction.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate level BIOL140 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level BIOL141 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level BIOL142 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level BIOL143 Minimum grade of C and (Undergraduate level SOCI101 Minimum grade of C or Undergraduate level SOCI180 Minimum grade of C or Undergraduate level SOCW167 Minimum grade of C) and Undergraduate level NURS130 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS132 Minimum grade of C

Co-requisites: CHEM150,CHEM151,NURS225

Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Nursing

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

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