Complex Health Alterations I

The student learns advanced principles and concepts related to the care of adults adapting to multi-system, high acuity health alterations. Nursing care of the client with complex health alterations of the cardiac, respiratory, endocrine and neurological systems are studied. In addition, the student learns advanced care in emergency and trauma nursing. The student integrates advanced nursing concepts in caring for clients adapting to complex and life-threatening health alterations. The student applies nursing process in specialty areas, acute care and in community settings. The emphasis is on caring for more than one client with complex nursing care needs. 6 lecture hours. 12 clinical hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.