This course covers the care of medical and surgical problems, the pathophysiology of disease, and the use of the nursing process in clinical settings. It builds students' understanding of acute and chronic illness and their ability to assess patients' needs.
Students learn to demonstrate knowledge and skills in providing holistic care to adult clients with medical and surgical problems. The course covers the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, and treatment of common disorders, as well as health assessment, the nursing process, nursing procedures, pharmacology, and ethical and legal issues.
Students learn to provide holistic care for older adults and their families across health care settings. Topics include demographic trends in aging in Bangladesh, theories of aging, common health problems of the elderly, health promotion and illness prevention, and geriatric nursing skills.
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to give comprehensive care to clients in emergency and critical conditions. It covers psychosocial, spiritual, ethical, and legal concerns, end-of-life care, and emergency drugs and their uses.