| |
Nov 21, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
NSGA 216 - Advanced Health Concepts
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, NSGA 149 Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts, NSGA 150 Metabolic Health Concepts, NSGA 151 Metabolic Health Concepts Clinical, NSGA 152 Regulatory Health Concepts, NSGA 153 Regulatory Health Concepts Clinical OR NSGA 180 Bridge to ADN Concepts & Clinical Judgment, NSGA 181 Bridge to ADN Lab & Clinical AND NSGA 154 Psychosocial and Community Health Concepts, NSGA 155 Psychosocial and Community Health Concepts Clinical, MATH 123 or MATH 135 or MATH 136 or MATH 137 or MATH 200 or MATH 201or MATH 202 or MATH 211 or MATH 212 or MATH 221 or MATH 222
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: NSGA 217 Advanced Health Concepts Clinical
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
Builds upon previously introduced health concepts through the application of clinical judgment in increasingly complex health care situations. Examines the role of the registered nurse in implementing clinical judgment while maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion in care practices. Applies concepts of leadership, intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication while providing patient centered care.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Interpret changes in patient status using safe and effective evidence-based practices in diverse and inclusive patient populations. (SLO 1, 2, 3)
- Analyze the role of the registered nurse in applying clinical judgment to the care of patients experiencing complex alterations in health. (SLO 2, 6)
- Apply clinical judgment to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a variety of care settings. (SLO 1,2 )
- Discuss the role of the registered nurse in quality and performance improvement initiatives to foster positive patient care outcomes. (SLO 3)
- Determine effective communication and collaboration between all members of the intra- and interdisciplinary team including the patient and the patient’s support system in promoting quality care. (SLO 4)
- Discuss information technology resources to enhance patient care. (SLO 5)
- Evaluate leadership, legal, ethical, and professional principles to guide practice as a registered nurse. (SLO 6)
- Apply principles of pharmacological treatments in the care of patients experiencing complex alterations in health (SLO 1, 5)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Clinical Judgment
- Evidence
- Management of Care
- Technology & Informatics
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education & Teaching
- Acid-Base Balance
- Elimination
- Immunity
- Intracranial Regulation
- Metabolism
- Oxygenation & Gas Exchange
- Perfusion
- Thermoregulation
- Tissue Integrity
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
|
|
