NURS 202 - Level V: Special Populations

7 Credits

The course is a continuation of health and illness theory with focus on special populations. Normal and abnormal pathophysiological responses will be examined in response to changes of the individual across the lifespan. The course will focus on previously established concepts in the context of reproduction & family, growth and development. Students will also familiarize themselves with the management of psychological and social challenges that affect the ability of the patient to function within the community, expanding upon principles of communication and assessment. Pharmacology concepts and the use of medications in the role of a nurse for special populations will include multistep numerical calculations for medications associated with special populations including weight/BSA based, fluid replacement, and emergency situations. Common medication classifications and considerations related to disorders of reproduction, acute and chronic psychiatric disorders, and considerations for use of medication across the lifespan and childbearing years are explored.

Pre-requisite(s) NURS 201 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 Fifth quarter RN students
Active Date 20240402T10:35:07

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

Reproduction & Family
Assessment Development Pharmacology
Metabolism
Cellular Regulation
Safety
End of Life/Grief & Loss
Stress and coping
Cognition
Ethics
Legal Issues
Anxiety
Mood & Affect
Sensory Perception
Violence
Behaviors
Communication

Student Learning Outcomes
Discuss expected and unexpected outcomes related to health & illness in special populations.

Differentiate medication classifications, routes, and dosages utilized in special populations across the lifespan.

Evaluate responses to pharmacologic interventions in specialized populations.

Outline strategies to improve electronic and interprofessional communication to improve patient outcomes.

Discuss priority nurse actions and assessments used to maintain person-centered care in health and illness.

Identify priority information and discrepancies to include in documentation for quality improvement.

Explain process to address discrepancies pertaining to pathopharmacology.

Discuss measures to maintain patient safety in health and illness.

Solve medication administration calculations for populations across the lifespan using specialized formulas or parameters.

Utilize professional behaviors among peers that reflect collaboration and teamwork.