NURS 132L - Patient Centered Care One

Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lab Hour(s): 6
Credit Hour(s): 6

The course focuses on the common health needs associated with musculoskeletal, neurological, sensory, gastrointestinal, perioperative, alterations of fluid and electrolytes, hematological, and hypertensive patients. Nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic, communication, and therapeutic interventions are integrated throughout the course to reduce risk potential in all patient populations. This course involves didactic and psychomotor skills acquisitions in the classroom and clinical settings. Spring

Prerequisite(s): First semester nursing courses, MATH 101 or higher, BIOL 210, BIOL 211L.
Corequisite(s): Second semester nursing courses, BIOL 212, BIOL 213L, PSYC 103.