NUR 224 - Advanced Alterations in Health II

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 1

Description: This course focuses on development of theoretical knowledge related to client-centered and family-centered nursing for selected clients with multi-system acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in clinical decisions-making.

Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106, NUR 120, NUR 138, NUR 148, and NUR 165 with a minimum grade of B (80%) required.

Corequisite(s): Take NUR 212 and NUR 214.

Course Topics:

Acid-Base disturbances
Endocrine disorders
Respiratory disorders
Review of conduction system
Cardiac disorders
Genitourinary disorders
Neuromuscular disorders
Care of the oncology patient
Hematologic disorders

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

ATI material for third semester students.
Spartanburg Community College Associate Degree of Nursing Handbook

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Compare the physiological and psychological care for the client.
Use critical thinking methods in solving client-based scenarios.
Identify nursing interventions, rationales and expected outcomes related to the management of the client.
Differentiate between the etiology, clinical manifestations, nursing management, collaborative care and drug therapy for the client.
Collaborate with health care professionals to resolve/improve any of the above mentioned topics as well as provide optimal care for clients.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
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Student Help Services
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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024