ADN 180 - Adv. Concepts of Nursing I

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 3
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course introduces nursing students to advanced principles of client care, building on acquired knowledge and development of critical thinking skills from previous course work. Students focus on client care associated with acute and chronic multi-system disease dysfunction and the physical and psychosocial adaptation of clients. The course presents professional nursing roles in the community, leadership and management, as well as nursing trends and integrates the nursing process/clinical judgment model. Emphasis is placed on acquiring knowledge to facilitate clinical decision-making skills needed to provide safe client care.
Prerequisite: BIO 168, BIO 173, ENG 105 ,PSY 121, PNN 108, PNN 151, PNN 159, MAT 156, PNN 228, PNN 229 and PNN 230 OR proof of LPN with BIO 168, BIO 173, ENG 105 , PSY 121 and MAT 156
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: ADN 110
Competencies

Examine holistic care
1. Identify and apply unique client needs
2. Model individualized client care
Relate professional identity to the RN role
1. Outline client education based on health risks
2. Select education based on acute and chronic health conditions
Develop professional identity
1. Plan education based on individual client needs
2. Summarize client rights
Improve communication techniques
1. Assess for barriers to effective communication
2. Utilize healthcare technology effectively
Incorporate safety
1. Apply methods for safe medication administration
2. Identify strategies to promote a safe environment
Evaluate client safety
1. Compare and contrast client conditions
2. Organize care to prevent client injury
Model clinical judgment
1. Identify client needs
2. Plan the care of clients with varied health conditions
Analyze measures to promote clinical judgment
1. Choose appropriate interventions based on client condition
2. Monitor client condition based on implemented interventions

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025