COURSE Code: NURS 360
4 Credits
Course Description
This course is designed to build on the Practical Nursing student's knowledge and application of Roy's Adaptation Model and the utilization of the nursing process for health challenges across the life span including child bearing and childrearing stages. Common health problems including the pathophysiology encountered in primary health-care/community settings will be discussed. The role of the practical nurse as an independent and collaborative team member will be explored. Continued emphasis will be placed on health promotion/maintenance and managing challenges to normal functioning.