Self-Care Nursing II

This course focuses on holistic nursing care to promote wellness in clients throughout the life span. Building upon Orem's universal Self-Care requisites learned in NURC110, the learner will be introduced to developmental requisites from conception through old age; physical, cognitive, psychosocial and moral development. Health-deviation requisites will also be introduced as the following content is explored: homeostasis, fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative process, and alterations associated with the immune system. Pharmacology, nutrition, legal/ethical concepts and psychosocial/mental concepts will be integrated into each unit of study. Using the nursing process, the learner will develop an understanding of the role of the practical nurse in assisting clients of all ages to maintain, and/or restore an optimal level of wellness. Learning opportunities will be provided in a variety of settings to facilitate this integration and application of theoretical knowledge in a reality based work setting. Course to be offered fall semester. The course includes four hours of seminar and fifteen hours of either laboratory or clinical time per week.