Nursing Health Alterations
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-543-105
Course Description
10-543-105 NURSING HEALTH ALTERATIONS ... elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management. (Prerequisites: Accepted in Nursing-AD program; 10-543-101, Nursing Fundamentals; 10-543-102, Nursing Skills; 10-543-103, Nursing Pharmacology; 10-543-104, Nsg Intro to Clinical Practice; 10-806-177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; Corequisite: 10-806-179, Adv Anatomy & Physiology)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Plan nursing care for patients undergoing surgery (peri-operative)
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the musculoskeletal system
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the cardiovascular system
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the respiratory system
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations with autoimmune and malignancy disorders
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in hematology
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the nervous system
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of endocrine system
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the gastrointestinal system
- Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the renal/urinary system
- Develop a plan for making the transition from student to practicing nurse
- Apply leadership principles
- Manage care for a group of patients according to the Nurse Practice Act
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 22686
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
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Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
All exams will be proctored in the Assessment Center. The instructor will provide you with exam information.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/25 - 05/16/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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