NUR-121 Health Concepts II

This course expands the concepts of health care to individuals and families experiencing common physical/mental health problems. The student will focus on the professional nursing role in developing clinical judgment, interprofessional communication and teamwork, and prioritizing interventions to provide safe patient-centered care to patients with acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan.

Credits

7

Prerequisite

NUR-111, NUR-112 and NUR-113

Corequisite

BIO-172, PSY-200, NUR-122 and NUR-123

Department

• Nursing

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Course Rotation Schedule

• Fall: Hybrid
• Spring: Hybrid

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

NUR 121: Health Concepts II

Department

Nursing

Course Description

This course expands the concepts of health care to individuals and families experiencing common physical/mental health problems. The student will focus on the professional nursing role in developing clinical judgment, interprofessional communication and teamwork, and prioritizing interventions to provide safe patient-centered care to patients with acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan.

Credit Hours

7

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	3
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring

Prerequisites

NUR-111, NUR-112 and NUR-113

Corequisites

BIO-172, PSY-200, NUR-122 and NUR-123

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Utilize clinical judgement skills to care for patients experiencing common physical/mental health problems across the lifespan.
2. Perform psychomotor skills requiring increased clinical judgment that follow professional nursing standards.
3. Provide prioritized safe, patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic illness in a variety of healthcare settings.
4. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the nursing team to provide safe, patient-centered care.
5. Demonstrate professional nursing behaviors within established legal and ethical guidelines

Topic Outline

1. 1. Acid-base balance
2.     a. Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
3.     b. Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
4. 2. Cellular regulation
5.     a. Breast and prostate cancer
6. 3. Cognition
7.     a. Schizophrenia
8.     b. ADHD
9.     c. Autism spectrum disorder
10. 4. Comfort
11.     a. Palliative and end-of-life care
12.     b. BPH
13.     c. IBD: UC and Crohn's disease
14. 5. Electrolyte balance
15.     a. Hypo- and hyper- states of K⁺, Na⁺, Mg²⁺, and Ca²⁺
16. 6. Gas exchange
17.     a. RSV
18.     b. Croup
19.     c. PNA
20.     d. Asthma
21.     e. COPD
22. 7. Immunity
23.     a. Hypersensitivity: four types
24.         i. Immediate: allergy and anaphylaxis
25.         ii. Cytotoxic
26.         iii. Immune complex: RA and SLE
27.         iv. Cell-mediated: contact dermatitis
28.     b. HIV infection
29. 8. Metabolism
30.     a. DM types 1 and 2
31.     b. Hepatitis A–C
32.     c. Hypo- and hyperthyroidism
33. 9. Mobility
34.     a. OA and total joint arthroplasty
35.     b. Fractured hip
36.     c. Amputation
37.     d. Radial and ulnar fractures (pediatric)
38.     e. Scoliosis
39.     f. Carpal tunnel syndrome
40. 10. Mood and affect
41.     a. Depression
42.     b. Bipolar disorder
43.     c. Suicide risk and prevention
44. 11. Nutrition
45.     a. Obesity
46.     b. Celiac disease
47.     c. Peptic ulcer disease
48. 12. Perfusion
49.     a. Hypertension
50.     b. Anemia: nutrient deficiency
51.         i. Iron
52.         ii. Folic acid
53. 13. Sensory perception
54.     a. Otitis media
55.     b. Conjunctivitis
56. 14. Sexuality
57.     a. Erectile dysfunction
58.     b. LGBTQ+ health
59. 15. Culture and spirituality
60.     a. Spiritual and ethical caring
61.     b. Culture-specific grief
62.     c. Spiritual well-being
63.     d. Spiritual distress related to mental health and end-of-life care
64. 16. Stress and coping
65.     a. Anxiety
66.     b. Personality disorders
67.     c. Addiction
68.     d. Domestic and intimate partner violence