NURS 465 - Health Concepts for Adults with Complex Health Care Needs

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 144853

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013

Course Description

In-depth study and application of the theoretical principles and roles of adult clients and families with complex healthcare needs.

Prerequisites

NURS 390, and current and valid RN license; Prerequisite or concurrent: NURS 357

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

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Remarks

Students must hold a RN license and have been accepted to Penn State University and the School of Nursing. It is recommended that students take NURS 390 as the first course in their RN to BS experience. NURS 465 provides an in-depth study of the theoretical principles and roles of adult clients and families with complex heath care needs. This course will consist of 5 learning enhancement modules that will coincide with the course content. Nursing Intervention Research will also relate to each content area covered throughout the course, a case management paper and a clinical component (1 credit hour of clinical - 45 hours) with related assignments. For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.  

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Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management (Thelans Critical Care Nursing Diagnosis)	6th	Urdan, Stacy and Lough	9780323057486	MBS
Publication Manual of American Psychological Association (optional)	6th	American Psychological Association	9781433805615	MBS
Case Managment for Nurses		Finkleman, Anita Ward	9780136121626	MBS

Technical Requirements

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Software Requirements

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