NURSPT 31L Advanced Developmental Disability Nursing Lab

Units: 3
Prerequisites: NURSPT 30 Developmental Disabilities Nursing with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: NURSPT 31.
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. This is the laboratory portion of the course. Supervised clinical experiences will provide opportunities for students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of settings. The student will apply the nursing process to develop safe and effective practices that meet client needs. (CSU)