NURS 201 Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness 202111FAII VR-8W

Los Angeles · West Coast University NURS 201 Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness FAII VR-8W FAII 2021 Section VR-8W 11/01/2021 to 01/23/2022 Modified 10/16/2021 Meeting Times Class Length: 10 weeks For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, dates, and locations. In some courses, there is a required online Zoom session in week 10. Please see course specifics below. You are not required to complete any pre-work before Week 1, however, preparation for class is recommended. Contact Information Course Description This course is the second in the series of courses focusing on the concepts of medical–surgical nursing. This course provides knowledge for nursing of older adults with complex acute health problems focusing on maintaining or restoring health of acutely ill clients. The needs of older adults returning to the community and community health care issues will be addressed. Total Course Credits: 3 Total Course Hours: 45 Lecture Hours In-Class: 45 Lab Hours: 0 Supervised Clinical/Practicum Hours: 0 Externship/Internship Hours: 0 Requisites Course Prerequisites: NURS 120 and NURS 121L Course Corequisites: NURS 211L Course Learning Outcomes 1. Develop the nursing process to illustrate the exceptional care of adults as they age and alter their health. 2. Plan care for older adults and those with alterations in health using additional applicable concepts: perfusion, oxygenation, intracranial regulation, fluid regulation, infection/inflammation, tissue integrity, pain, metabolism, nutrition, elimination, mobility, safety, collaboration, and health promotion. 3. Distinguish the interprofessional collaboration/team management needs of older adults and those with alterations in health.