NURS 461 - Care of Adults Through the Lifespan

Credits: 4

This course focuses on human responses to complex, multidimensional health problems of adults. The student will study care of adults across the continuum of acute illness, chronic illness, rehabilitation, and long term health care needs facilitating holistic wellness. The course integrates concepts of aging, chronicity, standards of practice, cultural influences, role of caregivers, and pertinent public policy into the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of adult patients.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 368 (grade of C or better)

Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 2-2 (clinical)
Term(s) Offered: Fall

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