NURSPT 031 Advanced Developmental Disability Nursing

Units: 3.5
Prerequisites: NURSPT 030 Developmental Disabilities Nursing, and NURSPT 030L Developmental Disabilities Nursing Lab, each with a grade of “C” or better.
This course broadens the student`s understanding and knowledge of developmental disabilities nursing through the Client Needs model. The focus is on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, normalization and active treatment, technological assistance, innovations for independence, test and measurements, sensory and motor integration, nutritional needs of the individual with developmental disabilities, associated diseases, case management, critical thinking, cultural competency, end of life care, team building, leadership, supervision, and ethical conduct. Emphasis is on nursing care, habilitation, adaptation, and normalization to maximize an individual`s potential. The student will apply the nursing process to develop safe and effective practices that meet client needs. (CSU)