LPNU 1223 Advanced Fundamentals in Practical Nursing
This course includes the major issues in adult development and aging including biological influences, aging changes, cognitive changes, and disease factors; along with the physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of clients in various health care environments. Students are introduced to how concepts of families, relationships and communities relate to their participation and function in society. Concepts essential for the safe performance of nursing procedures and for the prevention of illness and/or the transfer of disease to others are discussed. The student is introduced to additional concepts of the adult population including but not limited to more detailed areas of physical assessment, urinary catheterization, monitoring of blood glucose levels, wound care with dressing changes, application of hot and cold treatments, and documentation of these findings. Principles of admitting, transferring, reporting, and discharging procedures of clients are discussed. The application of the nursing process and the development of critical thinking skills of the novice nurse practices will be incorporated. Supervised lab experiences that focus on providing more advanced nursing skills are emphasized in identifying internal and external stressors and adaptive responses that adult clients experience in the maintenance or promotion of health. This course includes 30-hour skills lab.
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