ASN RNSG 1940: Life Transitions 1- Introduction to Promotion of Health

This first adult health course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care utilizing concepts and skills introduced in the foundational course (RNSG 1920). Nursing care that promotes healthy transitions for clients experiencing variations of health status related to gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and psychosocial functions is included. Special consideration is given to the care of the elderly and clients during the operative period. Critical thinking skills are utilized to meet the bio/psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client. Emphasis is placed on the application of the roles of associate degree nursing practice. The student will gain knowledge in the system of classification/prototypes of drugs according to body systems.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Project Name:
Healthcare Careers Work!
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Nursing|Registered Nursing|Med Surg 1|Hybrid Course|

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, Camellia Gardens of Life Care, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Grady General Hospital, Mitchell County Hospital, Pelham Parkway Nursing Home, Presbyterian Home, and Shaw Center for Women’s Health. Each organization has a healthcare representative that is a member of the respective program’s Advisory Board. All program Advisory Boards meet at twice a year to review program and discuss needs.
Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Registered Nurses (29-1111)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 Semester. 3 credit hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Assurance Organization:
Healthcare Editorial Board
Quality Note:
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by review of instructional materials to best practice, review of instructional materials to course standards, Subject Matter Expert Review during development of instructional materials using established process identified in SME Expert Review Process and Credentials Document. Reviews were a component of the consultations during development of instructional materials.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
ASN RNSG 1940: Life Transitions 1- Introduction to Promotion of Health

Accessibility

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Copyright / Licensing

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