NURP 124 Adult Health I
This course introduces nursing care of adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Students use the nursing process and the Clinical Judgment Model to prioritize care, implement interventions, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, safety, and the application of evidence-based practice in common medical-surgical conditions.
NURP 124Adult Health I
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
5 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
22.5
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
67.5
Prerequisite Narrative
NURP 104, NURP 105, NURP 117, NURP 140
Corequisite Narrative
NURP 123, NURP 125, NURP 126
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces nursing care of adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Students use the nursing process and the Clinical Judgment Model to prioritize care, implement interventions, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, safety, and the application of evidence-based practice in common medical-surgical conditions.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Apply the nursing process in the care of adults with acute or chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrate safe clinical judgment while prioritizing care of the acutely or chronically ill adult.
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to promote quality outcomes.
- Integrate evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines to select and implement appropriate interventions for adult patients.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in written and electronic health records.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies