NURS 180 Variations of Health and Wellness I

Introduction to pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease processes as it relates to the care of individuals experiencing common medical/surgical conditions across the lifespan, including pediatric and child-bearing individuals. Emphasizes the theory of culturally centered individual care, management of care, nutrition, diagnostic testing, the nursing process, documentation, clinical judgment, critical thinking, teamwork, safety, and professional decision making within the practical nursing scope of practice.

Credits

5

Cross Listed Courses

None

Prerequisite

Successful completion of NURS 170, NURS 171, NURS 172 and NURS 173

Corequisite

None