This course provides students with the basis for the nursing care of adults with cancer, alterations in immune responses, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and musculoskeletal disorders. Evidence-based practice guidelines will be integrated into the course content. This course prepares students to incorporate pharmacological therapies into professional nursing practice. Students enhance critical thinking skills as they integrate the principles of health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and illness management.
Prerequisites
All previously required support courses; junior standing in nursing or consent of the faculty.