NPN 151 - Practical Nursing Across the Lifespan II

9 Credit(s)

Builds on foundational knowledge gained in NPN 102 - Practical Nursing Across the Lifespan I. Evidence-based nursing knowledge presented will focus on the nursing process encompassing the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of physical and mental health and 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 immune, hematologic, cancer, endocrine, diabetes, sensory, neurologic, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Prereqs: NPN 102
Co-reqs: NPN 161 & NPN 171
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier III
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will analyze 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 discuss strategies to reduce risk to patient safety in all healthcare settings across the lifespan.
CLO 3) Students will apply an evidence-based plan of care, utilizing critical thinking techniques, knowledge of the nursing process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, for patients with lymphatic, hematologic, immune, cancer, endocrine, diabetes, sensory, neurologic, and musculoskeletal disorders.
CLO 4) Students will analyze personal practice of resilient behavior to manage stressors unique to being a healthcare professional.