Nursing 326

I.    Course Title: Nursing Process Applications TBSN I        

II.    Course Number: NURS 326     

III.    Credit Hours: 4 credits    

IV.    Prerequisite: NURS 303, NSG 340

        Co-requisites: NURS 328C

V.    Course Description:    

This course develops the knowledge base needed to provide patient-centered care. Concepts of illness, disease management and pharmacology are integrated. The students apply the nursing process to clients with selected alterations in adaptive and regulatory mechanisms.

VI.    Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Integrate current knowledge from nursing science, humanities, genetics and genomics, and social and natural sciences in developing the role of the nurse as provider of care throughout the lifespan. (PO 1,4)
  2. Discuss selected health problems to include pathophysiology, growth and development, signs and symptoms, treatment, pharmacology, complications, and prognosis. (PO 1,2,4)
  3. Identify the relationship of genetics and genomics to the care and treatment of adults. (PO 1,4)
  4. Discuss the nursing role in providing safe and quality care for individuals with basic alterations in adaptive and regulatory mechanisms. (PO 1,4)
  5. Identify evidence-based practice in planning care. (PO 1)
  6. Describe ethical, caring, and culturally competent behaviors in the delivery of patient-centered care. (PO 1)
  7. Describe the role of the nurse as a member of the interprofessional team. (PO 3,6)

VII.    Date of Syllabus Approval: 12-7-12