Nursing - Synthesis of Health Concepts in Nursing

Synthesis of Health Concepts in Nursing (NPRO 2100)

Total Credits: 8
Lecture Credits: 4.00
Lab Credits: 4.00

Description: This course focuses on the assimilation of the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing and healthcare. You will learn about concepts within each domain including: fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, grief/loss, violence, health-wellness, caring interventions, managing care, professional behaviors, collaboration, safety, healthcare systems, quality improvement, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, you should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Analyze the relationships between the complex pathophysiology of comorbidities and the clinical course of individuals. Individual/Nursing Judgment
2. 2. Incorporate knowledge of the holistic domains (physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional) of the individual and the roles of these domains in the promotion of health, wellness and illness. Individual/Human Flourishing
3. 3. Interpret how internal and external factors influence health outcomes and the nursing plan of care for individuals with alterations in health. Individual/Nursing Judgment
4. 4. Demonstrate professional nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence. Nursing/Professional Identity
5. 5. Assimilate all concepts within the domain of nursing to provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to individuals. Nursing/Nursing Judgment
6. 6. Use data to monitor care outcomes for individuals, implementing cost effective nursing strategies, quality improvement processes, and current technologies. Nursing/Spirit of Inquiry

Prerequisites: 

Admission to the Professional Nursing Program. NPRO 2000.