Advanced Integration of Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Health Assessment

General

• Building on previous coursework and based on clinical presentation, by the end of the semester the student will: Demonstrate a comprehensive holistic health assessment, and appropriate focused assessment based on clinical presentations.
• Interpret the comprehensive holistic assessment data while considering underlying pathophysiology.
• Set priorities in planning care for multiple client assignment.
• Create an appropriate plan of care that includes independent and collaborative holistic nursing interventions.
• Use principles of pharmaco-therapeutics to safely implement pharmacologic interventions.
• Make recommendations based on evaluation of effectiveness of interventions.