RNSG 2432 - Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health

4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.

Emphasis is on nursing clinical judgment and concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving cardiovascular, neurological, liver, biliary,   pancreatic, renal / urinary, and hematology / oncology disorders.

Additional Fees: $48 Lab Fee $108 Exit Exam fees.

Measurable Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret the roles of the professional nurse in the provision of care of adult patients with complicated health care needs and families in intermediate and acute care settings.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem solving process in meeting the health care needs of adult patients/families with multiple body system problems.
• Implement pharmacotherapy concepts with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications to the care of clients experiencing  complicated health care needs involving cardiovascular, neurological, liver, biliary,   pancreatic, renal / urinary, and hematology / oncology disorders.
• Evaluate the care provided in intermediate and acute care settings.