NRSG 129 - Health and Illness 2: Health Management, Rehabilitation, Promotion, & Prevention

5 Credits

This course introduces students to safe and effective care of the patient experiencing chronic and acute illness. Students will become familiar with pathophysiology associated with disease and degeneration. Additionally, students will explore strategies of illness/injury management and prevention.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 119 with minimum 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
FeesNursing Materials Fee Educational Learning Platforms Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Second quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20250520T14:14:31

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Concepts: Perfusion/F&E, Oxygenation, Mobility, Cognition, Acid/Base, Inflammation/Infection, Cellular Regulation, and Elimination

Exemplars: Clotting, Thrombocytopenia, DVT, Anemias, BPH, Urinary/Bowel Incontinence, Antibiotics Resistance, Cellulitis, MRSA, UTI, Septicemia, Electrolyte Balance, Fluid Balance, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Stroke, and Inflammatory Bowel Disorder

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain how clinical judment are used to direct patient care.

Describe reliable sources for locating evidence reports and clinical practice guidelines.

Describe how human factors impact patient safety.

Describe patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.