NUR 253 - Professional Nursing Across the Lifespan II

10 Credit(s)

Builds on knowledge gained in NUR 104. The individual is considered as a part of a social unit, the family. The development of sexual roles is presented and the physical, psychosocial, and ethno-cultural factors that influence it are considered. Adaptive and maladaptive responses of the mother, the neonate, and other family members to pregnancy and the birth process are examined. The human body’s responses to interferences with oxygenation of tissue are studied as it relates to respiratory, hematological and cardiac system. Psychological adaptive and maladaptive responses to change in family dynamics and health conditions are considered through engaging and interactive class time, along with assignments and exams.

Prereqs: NUR 104, BIO 261, & BIO 261L
Co-reqs: NUR 263, & NUR 273
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; sexuality; patient’s values, spirituality, and culture; socioeconomic status; emotional status; developmental stage; age; family dynamics.
CLO 2) Students will utilize knowledge of the nursing process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, for patients with reproductive, maternal health, cardiac, hematologic, peripheral vascular, and respiratory disorders.
CLO 3) Students will organize an evidence-based plan of care, utilizing critical thinking techniques, for patients with reproductive, maternal health, cardiac, hematologic, peripheral vascular, and respiratory disorders.
CLO 4) Students will implement strategies to reduce risk to patient safety in all healthcare settings across the lifespan.
CLO 5) Students will analyze personal practice of resilient behavior to manage stressors unique to being a healthcare professional.