NPN 102 - Practical Nursing Across the Lifespan I

9 Credit(s)

Builds on knowledge gained in NPN 101. Evidence-based nursing knowledge presented will focus on the nursing process encompassing the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of physical and mental health, the prevention of illness for individuals across the lifespan. Engaging and interactive class time, along with assignments and exams, provide emphasis on nursing knowledge necessary for the care of individuals with alterations in fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, diabetes, gastrointestinal, endocrine, sleep, renal, genitourinary, and sensory disorders.

Prereqs: NPN 100 & NPN 101
Co-reqs: NPN 112 & NPN 122
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier III
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will identify the relationship between physiological alterations; selected disease processes; and patient’s values, spirituality, and culture; socioeconomic status; emotional status; developmental stage; age; family dynamics.
CLO 2) Students will describe an evidence-based plan of care, utilizing critical thinking techniques, knowledge of the nursing process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, for patients with sleep, fluid and electrolyte, acid-base, diabetes, endocrine, sensory, gastrointestinal, and elimination disorders.
CLO 3) Students will identify strategies to reduce risk to patient safety in all healthcare settings across the lifespan.
CLO 4) Students will analyze personal practice of resilient behavior to manage stressors unique to being a healthcare professional.