NURS 2125 Patient Centered Care I

Description

Patient Centered I will focus on nursing process and clinical judgment in the care of patients and their families. Concepts of therapeutic communication, health promotion, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the content. Care of the patient experiencing pain, infectious disease, problems with immunity, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, acid-base imbalances, shock, cancer, and undergoing surgery will be explored. Disorders of the respiratory, cardiac, and hematologic systems will be included.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Associate in Science nursing program

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Respiratory Disorders

2. Cardiovascular Disorders

3. Infection and Immune

4. Hematologic Disorders

5. Care of the Surgical Client

6. Care of the Client with Cancer

7. Pain

8. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

9. Acid Base Balance

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the elements of nursing process when caring for patients with a variety of common health needs. (QSEN – Patient Centered Care)

2. Identify concepts related to therapeutic communication when interacting with clients, family members, and the healthcare team. (QSEN – Patient Centered Care)

3. Identify priority assessments that demonstrate clinical judgment and facilitate safety in unique patient situations. (QSEN – Safety; NLN – Nursing judgment)

4. Choose priority interventions that demonstrate clinical judgment and facilitate safety in unique patient situations. (QSEN – Safety; NLN – Nursing judgment)

5. Explain how pharmacologic and nutritional therapies contribute to promoting health. (QSEN – Patient Centered Care)

6. Evaluate client response to interventions and revise plans of care to meet patient goals. (QSEN – Patient Centered Care; NLN – Nursing Judgment)

7. Identify education needs of clients with a variety of healthcare needs. (QSEN – Patient Centered Care)

8. Utilize evidence-based research to promote positive changes to the nursing environment and client outcomes. (QSEN – Evidenced Based Care, Quality Improvement; NLN Spirit of Inquiry)

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None