Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR209   19942-19966 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/26/93
NUR209 19942-19966 LEC
LAB 		5 Credit(s)
5 Credit(s) 		5 Period(s)
15 Period(s)
Nursing Process IV
Use of holism and the nursing process to further develop theoretical and behavioral concepts related to individual needs of medical-surgical clients, including advanced complexities of pathophysiology of selected body systems with pharmacologic, communications, developmental, cultural and ethnic considerations. Emphasis on comprehensive assessment and analysis of data to predict client problems throughout the lifespan, using critical thinking and nursing skills. Legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of the registered nurse and role transition issues for the graduate nurse. Clinical experiences structured for more advanced development and delineation of registered nurse skills, including planning and delivering client care with beginning management skills. Prerequisites: NUR208, ENG102, BIO205 and any approved course within the Humanities area of General Studies.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR209   19942-19966 Nursing Process IV
1. Analyze the pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment modalities, pharmacology, potential complications, rehabilitation, and client education related to selected body systems. (I)
2. Apply the nursing process to total client care throughout the lifespan. (II)
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate client care based on nursing assessment. (II)
4. Prioritize client problems based on assessment of findings. (II)
5. Evaluate developmental, holistic, cultural and ethnic considerations and techniques that affect the individualization of client care. (III)
6. Utilize effective techniques of therapeutic and management communication. (III, IV)
7. Apply management principles in delivering nursing care to a group of clients. (IV)
8. Identify legal, professional and ethical issues involved in the delivery of nursing care to a group of clients. (IV)
9. Describe the transition process from student nurse to graduate nurse. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NUR209   19942-19966 Nursing Process IV
    I. Advanced Concepts of Selected Body Systems
        A. Pathophysiology of Selected Body Systems
          1. Endocrine System
          2. Cardiovascular System
          3. Neurologic System
          4. Respiratory System
          5. Musculoskeletal System
          6. Visual-Auditory System
          7. Reproductive System
          8. Integumentary System
        B. Diagnostic Tests
        C. Treatment Modalities
        D. Pharmacology
        E. Potential Complications
        F. Acute and Rehabilitative Phases
        G. Client and Family Education
      II. Planning and Managing Total Client Care in Health and Illness
          A. Assessment
          B. Nursing Diagnosis
          C. Planning
          D. Implementation
          E. Evaluation
        III. Individualization of Client Care
            A. Developmental/Lifespan Considerations
            B. Cultural and Ethnic Considerations
            C. Holistic (Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual) Considerations
            D. Therapeutic Communication
          IV. Nursing Role Transition and Management Principles
              A. Legal, Professional and Ethical Issues
              B. Problem-Solving and Decision Making
              C. Team-Building and Delegation
              D. Prioritization and Organization
              E. Communication
              F. Nursing Role Transition
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