This Course introduced students to the individual adult client with common alterations in health status. The Program is designed to give a broad general background in the care of adults who have medical and surgical problems. Students are guided to examine terminology, the pathophysiology of common causes, specific diagnostic procedures and medical management for each specific alteration in health status. The Nursing Process is the framework used to deal with each health problem whilst the principles of Holistic Approach are emphasized during the care of the nursing client. These courses focus on management of cardiovascular, respiratory, hematology systems disorders, burn, shock and multisystem failure, in addition to Pre- and Post-Operative Care. It will introduce the principles of nursing assessment, the standardized nursing diagnoses amenable to nursing, nursing interventions and the criteria for evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on a Holistic Approach during the care of nursing clients. Finally, the course focuses on the comprehensive Delivery of care through the use of the Nursing Process for patient who has been hospitalized for Complex, Acute or Chronic Conditions.
