NURS 311 - Adult Health Nursing I

Credit(s): 4
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the psychotherapeutic management of patients with behavioral health and psychosocial problems. Students will learn the assessment and management of patient problems related to cancer, perioperative care, altered sensory input, integumentary problems and oxygenation. Concepts related to communication skills, patient teaching, evidence-based practice, ethical/legal/economic issues, and quality, safety, and patient-centered care are interwoven throughout the content. Course emphasizes the development of nursing skills and the application of the nursing process.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 201, NURS 203, NURS 211, NURS 231 and NURS 242 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: NURS 301, NURS 302 and NURS 321
Course Level: Undergraduate