NURS 358 is a three-credit undergraduate course that introduces students to the principles and practice of HIV nursing.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The physiology and pathophysiology of HIV infection
- The nursing care management of people with HIV infection
- Pharmacotherapeutics for HIV infection
- Psychosocial aspects of HIV infection
- Ethical considerations in HIV nursing
NURS 358 is a lecture and discussion-based course with a strong emphasis on case studies and problem-solving.
Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Guest lectures from experts in HIV nursing and other healthcare fields
- Field trips to HIV clinics and other healthcare settings
- Reflective journaling and essays
Prerequisites
Completion of the second year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
HIV Nursing: Caring and Concepts, by Susan E. Smith and Diane Flaskerud, 8th edition, Springer
