2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NURS 620 - Adult/Gerontology Health Care I


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: NURS-611, NURS-612, AND NURS-615 or their equivalents.
Corequisite: NURS 621

Common acute and chronic health problems seen throughout the adult years are studied in this first of two sequential courses. Emphasis is placed on detailed history taking, differentiation, interpretation and documentation of normal and abnormal findings. Strategies to manage common health problems of adults in urban and rural settings are explored. Nursing care to support positive lifestyle behaviors, primary prevention and support of functional ability is discussed.