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Course Description

10-543-105 NURSING HEALTH ALTERATIONS ... elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management. (Prerequisites: Accepted in Nursing-AD program; 10-543-101, Nursing Fundamentals; 10-543-102, Nursing Skills; 10-543-103, Nursing Pharmacology; 10-543-104, Nsg Intro to Clinical Practice; 10-806-177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; Corequisite: 10-806-179, Adv Anatomy & Physiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Plan nursing care for patients undergoing surgery (peri-operative)
  2. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the musculoskeletal system
  3. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the cardiovascular system
  4. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the respiratory system
  5. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations with autoimmune and malignancy disorders
  6. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in hematology
  7. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the nervous system
  8. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of endocrine system
  9. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the gastrointestinal system
  10. Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the renal/urinary system
  11. Develop a plan for making the transition from student to practicing nurse
  12. Apply leadership principles
  13. Manage care for a group of patients according to the Nurse Practice Act

Class list

4 classes found

  • Class Number: NURSING 10543105-2 - Nursing Health Alterations

    Location:
    NWTC Green Bay
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall Session 2
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: NURSING 10543105-1 - Nursing Health Alterations

    Location:
    NWTC Green Bay
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall Session 1
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: NURSING 10543105-3 - Nursing Health Alterations

    Location:
    NWTC Green Bay
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Blended
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    Blended
    -

  • Class Number: NURSING 10543105-4 - Nursing Health Alterations

    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Online
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    Online
    -