NRST 1615 - NURSING PROCESS I

Institution:

Casper College

Subject:

Nursing Studies

Description:

NRST 1615 Nursing Process I (6L,10LB,10CR) Designed to acquaint the student with the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. the holistic nature of the person is explored in states of health and illness with special consideration of nutritional status. The role of the nurse is introduced. Interpersonal and technical skills and the nursing process are emphasized as a means of assisting persons to adapt to stressors in the environment. Guided learning experiences in the laboratory are correlated with classroom instruction. As progress is made in the course, the focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment.Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and basic management of persons experiencing alterations in the gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, immune system, and mental health. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 1605

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 10/10/2010 

Institution Website:

www.caspercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 268-2110

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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