Note: This module is self-directed due to Memorial Day. No in-person lecture.
Key Topics: Postpartum adaptations and nursing care, infant feeding methods, family planning and contraception
Key Topics: Heart anatomy and physiology, assessment techniques, common cardiac disorders (CAD, MI, CHF, arrhythmias)
Key Topics: Neurological assessment, stroke care, sensory disorders, anemias, bleeding disorders, lymphoma
Clinical Focus: Neurological assessments, stroke protocols, blood transfusion procedures
Key Topics: Fluid & electrolyte balance, respiratory assessment techniques, upper respiratory infection management
Key Topics: Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus imbalances, treatment protocols
Clinical Focus: IV therapy, electrolyte replacement, lab value interpretation
Key Topics: Immune system disorders, immunosuppression, autoimmune conditions, HIV/AIDS
Clinical Focus: Infection control, immunocompromised patient care, isolation protocols
Key Topics: Pre-operative assessment, post-operative care, wound healing, basic skin disorders
Key Topics: Advanced wound care, burn management, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetic complications
Key Topics: UTIs, renal calculi, fractures, joint replacement, orthopedic care
Key Topics: Advanced orthopedic care, GERD, PUD, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel obstructions
Important Note: Critical Skills Demo (Handwashing and Manual Vital Signs) must be completed by July 25 at noon. Failure to complete will result in course incomplete.
Key Topics: Nutritional assessment, therapeutic diet planning, wellness promotion strategies
Key Topics: Legal and ethical aspects of gerontological nursing, assessment of older adults, principles of elder care
Class Meeting: Wednesdays 1:00pm in NB 103. Attendance quiz within first 10 minutes.