NURS - 130. Care of Individuals across the Lifespan

8 credit(s)
The focus is on family wellness across the lifespan and the interferences that impact the family. The course will expand and adapt assessment skills to include pregnancy, newborns, children, adolescents, and the elderly. Common health problems will be explored utilizing the nursing process. Skills will be included to meet the needs of clients with common health problems. The skills will be applied in a laboratory practicum, hospital, nursing home and/or variety of community settings. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the RN in the caring environment. Course requires theory, laboratory and clinical experiences. This course may be repeated once for credit.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 120
Attribute: ARTS, NOEX