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NSGA 153 - Regulatory Health Conc Clin


PREREQUISITES: NSGA 140 Intro to Nursing Concepts and Clinical Judgment, NSGA 142 Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, NSGA 143 Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan Lab, NSGA 144 Foundations of Nursing Practice, NSGA 145 Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab and Clinical, MATH 123 or MATH 135 or MATH 136 or MATH 137 or  MATH 138 or MATH 200 or MATH 201or MATH 202 or MATH 211 or MATH 212 or MATH 221 or MATH 222
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: NSGA 149 Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts, NSGA 152 Regulatory Health Concepts

PROGRAM: ASN Nursing
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
CLINICAL - NURSING HOURS MIN: 4.5
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2024

Understands the health care needs of patients experiencing alterations in regulatory health concepts as it relates to patients across the lifespan.  Applies conceptual knowledge to provide safe, quality, compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for patients experiencing alterations in regulatory health concepts. Demonstrates the role of the registered nurse by applying clinical judgment as the framework for critical thinking in the application of nursing care as it relates to patients experiencing alterations in regulatory health concepts.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

  1. Incorporate concepts in providing legal, ethical, culturally competent, and holistic care for patients experiencing alterations in health. (SLO 1, 6)
  2. Apply clinical judgment when determining care of patients experiencing alterations in health within the context of identified concepts. (SLO 2)
  3. Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients with alterations in health within the context of identified concepts to promote safe patient outcomes. (SLO 1)
  4. Collaborate with intra- and interdisciplinary teams within the role of the registered nurse as it relates to patients with alterations in select health concepts. (SLO 4, 5)
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in dosage calculations and safe medication administration. (SLO 1, 2, 5)
  6. Implement  safety standards while providing patient centered care. (SLO 1,2)  
  7. Integrate the use of technology in the healthcare and community settings to promote health and wellness for patients with alterations in select health concepts. (SLO 5)
  8. Demonstrate the ability to provide patient education. (SLO 1, 3)
  9. Cultivate an evolving identity as a nurse dedicated to evidence-based care, compassion, patient advocacy, and the delivery of safe, high-quality care to diverse patients across the lifespan. (SLO 1)


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

  • Caring
  • Communication
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Evidence
  • Management of Care
  • Professionalism
  • Safety
  • Technology & Informatics
  • Assessment
  • Patient Education & Teaching
  • Diversity 

GRADING POLICY
92.00  -  100       =    A

83.00  -  91.99    =    B

75.00  -  82.99    =    C

70.00  -  74.99    =    D

0         -  69.99    =    F