RNSG 2125 Adult Health Nursing II: Advanced Nursing Concepts
Adult Health Nursing II: Advanced Nursing Concepts includes classroom and practicum learning experiences to assist the students in synthesizing knowledge acquired in the previous courses while introducing new content. Theoretical content includes disorders related to the cardiac system, respiratory system, immune system, and renal system. Students will also have theoretical content which includes oncology, AIDS, trauma, burns, chronic illness, end of life issues, community health, multi-organ failure, and bioterrorism. The role of the nurse as provider of care will continue to be expanded upon to include a higher level of clinical decision-making, clinical reasoning, patient/client teaching, coordination of care, demonstration of independence and self-direction, medication administration, and collaboration with other health care team members. In addition, higher-level concepts related to evidence-based nursing practice will continue to be discussed. Students will care for patients/clients from diverse cultural and ethnic back grounds while providing holistic care. Pharmacology, drug classifications, and specific medications related to the above alterations in health are discussed in this course. Clinical and potential preceptor experiences based on theoretical content will be coordinated to optimize student learning. Students will have the opportunity to develop independence in caring for groups of patients and transition to the role of the professional nurse. Students are required to participate in the ASN programs senior leadership seminar, which will build upon leadership and management role requirements of the registered professional nurse. Topics include: dealing with conflict, shared governance, and organizational change. Emphasis is placed on the need for life-long learning and professional growth.
9 credits