NURS 157 - Adult Health Nursing II

Credits: 6
Class hours: 5.5 lecture and 32 lab (6 weeks summer session)

Prereq: Please note that this course in the the process of being removed.
Comments: This course is offered only in the summer. Credit by exam is not an
available option.

Description: This is a first-level course, which is a continuation of NURS 156—
Adult Health Nursing I. The primary focus is on the common, physiological
conditions, performance of skills, and therapeutic techniques to meet self-care
needs (universal, developmental, and health deviation). Emphases are on the
student’s role as a member of the nursing team, participation in the total
nursing process, and proficiency in nursing skills. Clinical experiences take
place in a variety of settings.