NUR 103A Care Throughout the Lifespan
NUR 103A is the third course in the lecture series. This course focuses on patients who are experiencing physical and psychological changes as they relate to mental health, neurology, pediatrics, perinatal and newborn nursery settings, cardiopulmonary disorders, oncology and immunological disorders. The nursing roles of provider of care, teacher, and member of a profession are explored. Prepares students to apply theory to Nursing Practice Throughout the Lifespan (103B). Required: Admission to the Nursing program; CNA certification.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
NUR 102A Introductory Medical-Surgical Care with a grade of C or better and successful completion of
NUR 102B Introductory Medical-Surgical Practice
Corequisite
Corequisite:
NUR 103B Nursing Practice Throughout the Lifespan
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify priority patient problems and implement appropriate nursing actions in a safe and effective manner to meet patient needs. Integrate pathophysiological and behavioral science concepts and to provide rationale for nursing care across the lifespan at a beginning level. Identify and begin to apply evidence-based, age-appropriate nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes. Assess patient learning styles and needs at a beginning level. Develop appropriate patient educational plans based on developmental stage and needs of the patient.