Description
The course content includes information about common conditions of illness and nursing care of clients in
acute, sub-acute and convalescent stages of illness of both short- and long-term duration. The course content
includes the study of common conditions of the medical surgical client using a body systems approach of
study. Included in each system???s study are the cultural influences on nursing, nutritional needs of the client,
pharmacological issues and special needs of the older adult. The course also includes the study of current and
emerging infectious disease, bioterrorism disease issues and emergency preparedness for natural and manmade
disasters in today???s society. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (8 credit hours) (S)