NURS 102 - Level II: Alterations in Wellness

7 Credits

This course focuses on the psychological, pharmacological, and pathophysiological nursing care of the older adult. Students will explore ways to understand and help older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life. Students will gain an understanding of emotional, mental, ethical, and legal considerations in providing end-of-life care. Students will be introduced to pharmacological concepts and the use of medications as they pertain to the aging and dying adult. Common medication classifications and considerations related to disorders of this population are emphasized. Students are introduced to safe and effective care of the patient experiencing chronic and acute illness. They will become familiar with pathophysiology associated with disease and degeneration. Additionally, students will explore strategies of illness/injury management and prevention.

Pre-requisite(s) NURS 101 with min 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNursing Materials Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve 2nd Quarter RN students
Active Date 20240401T16:18:59

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

End of Life/Grief & Loss
Stress and Coping
Cognition
Ethics
Legal Issues
Pharmacology
Metabolism
Cellular Regulation
Safety
Perfusion/F&E
Oxygenation
Mobility
Cognition
Acid/Base
Inflammation/Infection
Cellular Regulation
Elimination

Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking

Outline strategies for continuous improvement in the emotional and mental well-being of the older patient.
Identify and classify medications used in the care of persons experiencing health concerns related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, perfusion, elimination, and cognition.

Identify components to effective coordinated care of the older adult.

Discuss psychological considerations in providing end-of-life care for the older adult through the lens of patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.

Recognize safe dosage parameters and nursing role in verifying safe medication administration.

Explore components of the clinical judgment model to implement steps of the nursing process in directing patient care.

Summarize essential legal information needed to support patients who are aging or at end-of-life.

Demonstrate accuracy in weight based and multi-step medication related numerical calculations and proper use of safety enhanced medication administration related technologies and resources.

Describe factors that create a culture of safety.

Describe scopes of practice and roles of healthcare team members.