NURS 207 - Major Chronic Alterations in Health Care Needs Laboratory

2 Total Credits
Continues to incorporate critical thinking and interventions in the provision of competent, safe, client-centered care by focusing on advanced nursing skills. Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond appropriately to chronic health conditions. Covers a range of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, hypertension, chronic kidney
disease, obesity related health conditions, and other chronic health issues. Students will have opportunities to identify the signs and symptoms of these conditions, perform assessments, prioritize care, and implement appropriate interventions in laboratory setting. Additionally, students will engage in simulated patient care scenarios and other practical exercises that simulate real-world nursing situations.

Course Outcomes

Practice complex psychomotor nursing skills to improve confidence and competence in the clinical setting.
Manage patient care in providing safe, accurate medication administration.
Apply knowledge and theory to create nursing care plans.
Exemplify collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate informatics and technology skills.
Emulate professional identity as it relates to ethical and legal aspects of nursing.