NURS 281 - Nursing Complx M/S & Geriatric Patient (lecture)

Credits: (5)
Examines nursing care of selected individuals, throughout the lifespan with a special focus on the geriatric population experiencing complex and multidimensional alterations in neurological, respiratory, cardiac, hematologic/oncologic and renal function. In addition to these medical/surgical concepts, trauma, disaster preparedness and critical care will be addressed. Focuses on applying previous learning in the advanced care of mental health patients. The pharmacologic management of these patients will also be analyzed.

Prerequisite: NURS 271, NURS 272, and NURS 273 with a “B-” or higher.