ADN 181 - Adv. Concepts of Nursing II

Credits: 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 6
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course focuses on the nursing care of clients with varied health alterations. The course uses the nursing process/clinical judgment model to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills. Students will continue to use advanced principles of client care, building on acquired knowledge and development of critical thinking skills from previous course work. 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, ADN 180
Competencies

Support holistic care
1. Compare the unique needs of the client, family and community
2. Facilitate client-centered care
Model professional identity
1. Develop education based on needs of the client, family and community
2. Demonstrate advocacy for client rights
Examine professional identity
1. Identify client needs for healthcare maintenance
2. Summarize client education related to complex conditions
Formulate communication techniques
1. Determine effective communication to promote client-centered decisions
2. Make use of healthcare technology in client care
Assume measures to promote safety
1. Identify infection prevention techniques
2. Organize methods to foster a safe environment
Evaluate medication safety
1. Select strategies for safe medication administration
2. Justify medication administration based on client condition
Influence client learning to promote safety
1. Identify client learning level and needs
2. Plan client-centered interventions and education
Apply clinical judgment
1. Illustrate pathophysiology for client condition
2. Plan and implement interventions for individualized care
Construct plan of care based on client condition
1. Relate trends to client condition
2. Summarize risks and care based on client needs
Develop clinical judgment model for managing care
1. Prioritize client needs
2. Formulate care plan for clients with varied health conditions
Predict potential complications
1. Interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
2. Recommend interventions based on findings
Distinguish management of care based on client condition
1. Survey client’s response to care
2. Conclude findings and educate client on response.

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025