NURS 2225 Patient Centered Care II

Description

Patient Centered Care II focuses on nursing process and clinical judgment in the care of patients and their families. Emphasis is placed on professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes integral to the nursing competencies of patient centered care, safety, and evidenced based practice. Concepts of therapeutic communication, health promotion, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course. Care of the client with endocrine, neurological, integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, hematologic and acid base balance. Prerequisite:

Credits

3

Prerequisite

NURS 2125

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Neurology Disorders

2. Endocrine Disorders

3. Renal Disorders

4. Musculoskeletal Disorders

5. Acid Base Balance

6. Gastrointestinal Disorders

7. Integumentary Disorders

8. Hematology Disorders

Learning Outcomes

1. Integrate concepts of therapeutic communication, pharmacology, nutrition, and health promotion while caring for patients with a variety of healthcare needs. (QSEN - Patient Centered Care; NLN - Nursing Judgment).

2. Justify priority assessments and interventions to demonstrate clinical judgment and facilitate safety in unique patient situation. (QSEN - Safety; NLN - Nursing judgment).

3. Integrate current evidence when planning care for clients with unique health needs. (QSEN - Evidenced Based Care).

4. Prioritize patient centered interventions that facilitate attainment of client goals and promote safety. (QSEN - Safety; NLN - Nursing Judgment

5. Appraise the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to care for patients with a variety of healthcare needs. (QSEN - Quality Improvement; NLN - Spirit of Inquiry)

6. Distinguish appropriate collaboration with the healthcare team to promote client goal attainment. (QSEN - Teamwork and Collaboration)

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None