NUR 222 - Advanced Nursing I and Community Health (7 Credits)

This course focuses on the nursing care of adults with self-care deficits and complex health problems. The nursing process is used to determine the nursing actions that are needed to help patients compensate for their inability to engage in self-care. Supportive nursing actions and related pharmacology are also presented. Skill attainment is emphasized in the skills laboratory and through concurrent clinical laboratory experiences with adults with a variety of complex health problems in both acute care and community-based settings. The community health rotation focuses on individual and family health promotion, community-based health care, home health nursing care and the nurse’s role in disaster management and bioterrorism. Lecture Hours: 91. Laboratory Hours: 26. Clinical Hours: 130 on a rotating basis. Prerequisite(s): All courses in the practical nursing certificate program with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $140. Laboratory Fee: $59. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the fall and spring.