Building on concepts from previous courses, this course focuses on health management, maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; and deviations from the normal state of health. The administration of patient care includes using the nursing process, performing focused assessments, using critical thinking, and assisting with patient education.
The systems included are integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiac, vascular and hematology. The concepts of patient care; treatments, pharmacology and diet therapy are included within each system.
Content is presented from a patient-centered approach based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Patient care includes consideration of physiological, cognitive, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Consideration is also given to the impact of health issues, the potential physical and mental adjustments as well as diversional and rehabilitative activities.
- Teacher: Kellee Hayes