| Course Description |
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| The nursing of clients with acute and chronic illness is addressed in |
| both inpatient and outpatient/community settings. Students study common |
| chronic and geratric illnesses, adaption to, and acute episodes of these |
| illnesses in the actute hospital setting. Physical assessment of the |
| client, normal development and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, |
| sexuality, cultural factors, and prevention and early detection measures |
| appropriate to the various nursing problems are discussed. Nursing process |
| is utilized throughout the course in an effort to assist clients to |
| achieve an optimum level of wellness. An introduction to psychological |
| issues which may impact clients is discussed. Directed clinical |
| experiences in hospitals and community health agencies is required. |
| Additional Information |
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| Section 0530 is for LVN-to-RN Bridge students only. |
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