Best practices in the management of chronic conditions across the lifespan start with an understanding of patient group demographic identifiers and optimal health outcomes. This course examines the most common chronic health disorders from childhood to older adult. The student will discover and apply best practices in the day-to-day care management of these conditions. The student will develop teaching/learning plans that promote quality of life outcomes for clients/patients living with these conditions. The student will also develop introductory therapeutic communication skills. This course has a required clinical/SIM/Lab component. The student must register for a section of NURS3100L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3100) course is linked to the clinical/SIM/Lab component (NURS 3100L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.
Formal admission to and progression through the BSN program of study