| BSN 246: Concepts of Nursing I |
| Delivery Modality: |
Blended |
| Semester Credits: |
6 |
| Contact Hours: |
165 |
| Outside Preparation: |
An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: |
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| Prerequisites: |
Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three
(3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in College
Algebra or equivalent; BSN 206 and BSN 225, or equivalent |
| Corequisites: |
None |
| Requisites: |
PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225, and BSN 215 |
| Description: |
This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing
a client at various stages in life, focusing on the application of the nursing process
in meeting needs of clients in various settings. The course will explore concepts
related to emotional problems, pathological reactions to life stresses, and chronic
pain. The course will emphasize the therapeutic relationships and the development
of individualized plans of care. The course will address communication skills, mental
health assessment, various therapeutic balances, and sensory perception. Direct focused
client care experiential learning will give learners the opportunity to gain experience
with many of these chronic conditions. |
