NURS 341 - Nursing Care of Adults and Families

5 credits.
This course focuses on the knowledge base necessary to provide safe, high-quality care to adults experiencing common acute and chronic health problems. The course blends knowledge from pathophysiology, pharmacology and disease management into a comprehensive plan for culturally sensitive care that integrates current evidence for best practices management. The impact of major diseases on patients and families is explored with an emphasis on the nurse’s role in health promotion, symptom management and beginning interprofessional collaboration for effective care management. Simulated and actual clinical experiences take place in a variety of settings. 4 credit hours lecture. 1 credit clinical.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 230.
Corequisite(s): None.