Apply Now Request Information Schedule a Visit

ADULT CONDITIONS OF ILLNESS Ii

Course Code:
NURS 118
Course Description:

This course is a continuation of nursing care for adults with diseases of the musculoskeletal, neurological and integumentary systems. Mental health conditions are discussed. Content related to diet modifications drug therapy, and disease management for these specific diseases is integrated. Information about health care agencies that focus on various conditions discussed in the
course, as well as related information on disease prevention, health screenings, health promotion, and patient education is included. Theory and clinical experience will be discussed in the
application of nursing care to adult clients, including the geriatric client, progressing from the simple to the more complex medical and surgical diseases and disorders of the various body systems. Integrated into this course are dietary modifications and the medications used in treating the various conditions.

Credit:
2
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Prerequisites:

NURS 113

Menu
Degrees & Certificates
A-Z By Department By Area of Interest
Course Descriptions
By Course Code (A-Z) By Department
Academic Affairs
Academic Calendar and Credit Hours Academic Honesty Academic Standards and Grades Academic Transcripts Class Attendance Class Standing and Student Status Competency Requirements Cooperative Academic Agreements Graduation Requirements Internships and Off-Campus Learning Experiences Nontraditional College Credit Privacy: FERPA and HIPAA Reach Curriculum Registration Policies and Procedures Transfer Credits Examination Credit Student Grievance Policy
Academic Services and Support
Career & Professional Development Learning Support Services Mercyhurst Honors Program Prestigious Awards The Testing, Tutoring, and Writing Centers University Libraries Academic Support
Admissions
Admissions Decisions Confirmation Deposit Professional Admissions Campus Visits International Students Transfer Policy
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Mercyhurst University
Campus and Buildings Introduction Mission and Values Notice of Non-Discrimination Academic Calendar Academic Programs Overview Accreditations
Student Financial Services
Financial Aid Awarding Policies State Grants, Scholarships and Other Programs Tuition and Fees
Student Life
ADA Accommodations Athletics Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) Campus Involvement Center Campus Ministry Counseling Center Health Center Veterans’ Resources Mercyhurst Student Government Police and Safety Services Residence Life Student Handbook Student Conduct Code Community Engagement
Academic Directory
Faculty Administration Conference for Mercy Higher Education