May 15, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NRSE 220: Nursing V Theory

5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This theory course examines nursing care of selected individuals throughout the lifespan who are experiencing complex alterations in wellness across multiple systems. In addition to medical-surgical care, the care of patients experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and high-risk newborns is described. Nursing care of patients with alterations in pediatrics is also discussed. The nursing process serves as the organizing framework for study and delivery of nursing care. The concepts of communication, lifespan, legal and ethical issues, pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety, health teaching, and culture are integrated throughout as means of promoting adaption and wellness.
Prerequisite: NRSE 210  and NRSE 211  both with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
Note: Permission of instructor is required to withdraw from course.