Course ID
036156
Course Description
The basic concepts and knowledge needed to assess and manage acute and chronic stable health problems and preventive/wellness care of individuals across the lifespan, including special populations (pediatrics, pregnancy, and older adults) are covered in this course. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based, clinical decision-making based on the pathophysiology of the disease process; the use of diagnostic procedures as aids to clinical decision-making and management of the clinical course of illness both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. Multi-faceted outcome-based interventions will be discussed and evaluated including: culture and environment, ethics, family theory, complementary and alternative therapies, interdisciplinary approaches, and education and health promotion.
Min Units
5
Max Units
5
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
NURS 501, NURS 572, NURS 609A, NURS 609C
May be convened with
Component
Independent Study
Optional Component
No
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No