NURS 811 – Adult Health Care at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Course Description
NURS 811 is an advanced practice nursing course that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults in acute and chronic care settings.
Students will learn how to provide evidence-based, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to this population.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of the pathophysiology and pharmacology of common adult health conditions to the provision of acute and chronic care services.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments of adults, including physical, psychosocial, and cultural considerations.
- Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans for a variety of adult health conditions.
- Provide counseling and education to adults on a variety of health topics, including preventive care, disease management, and lifestyle changes.
- Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated care to adults.
Course Content
NURS 811 covers a wide range of topics related to the acute and chronic care of adults, including:
- Adult health assessment
- Common adult health conditions
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Pain management
- Fluid and electrolyte management
- Critical care nursing
- End-of-life care
- Interprofessional collaboration
