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Nursing Health Alterations

Class Number: NURSING 31543305-2 - Nursing Health Alterations
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

31-543-305 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: 10-809-188, Developmental Psych; 31-543-301, Nursing Fundamentals; 31-543-302, Nursing Skills; 31-543-303, Nursing Pharmacology; 31-543-304, Intro to Clinical Practice; Corequisites: 10-801-196, Oral/Interpersonal Communication; 31-543-306, Health Promotion; 31-543-307, Nursing: Clinical Care Across Lifespan; 31-543-308, Intro to Clinical Care Management)

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 (perioperative)
  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 Details

Class Number:
NURSING 31543305-2 - Nursing Health Alterations
Location:
NWTC Shawano
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq. All exams will be proctored in the Assessment Center. The instructor will provide you with exam information.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/21/2026 - 3/16/2026 Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:20 PM
NWTC Shawano ThedaCare Room 351
1/21/2026 - 3/16/2026 Monday
8:30 AM - 1:20 PM
NWTC Shawano ThedaCare Room 351
1/21/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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