January 2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
January 2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NW 201 - Alterations in Adult Health


In this course, the student will begin exploring medical conditions in adult clients with a variety of self-care deficits. By relating health examination, client data, and physical examination findings, the student will use the nursing process to assist with the development of nursing care plans for clients. The role of the nurse as self-care agent will be explored with special attention to recognizing the nurse’s scope of practice as a practical nurse working collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team. 3.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 45.00 Prerequisites: NW 101 Fundamentals of Nursing With Lab  and NW 106 Pharmacology for Nurses . Corequisite: NW 103 Health and Illness Throughout the Life Span .