NMNC 2335 - Care of the Patient with Chronic Conditions - Syllabus - Fall of 2023

Sep 27, 2026

NMNC 2335 Care of the Patient with Chronic Conditions syllabus for Fall of 2023 outlines course scheduling, instructor contact and communication expectations, grading timelines, and course structure including required clinical hours. The course emphasizes nursing care across the lifespan focused on chronic conditions, covering oxygenation and hemostasis, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and cognition and behavior processes. Completion requires a Pass in clinical, a Satisfactory summative evaluation, and demonstrated skill competencies.

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NMNC 2335 Care of the Patient with Chronic Conditions Syllabus Fall of 2023 NMNC 2335 4 credit hours Class meets Wednesdays 09:30-10:30 ( Vocational/Career Tech Center 101) and Lab 11:00-1 5:00 (Valencia Comm/Stu Ctr Complex 112) Clinical meets Mondays Instructor Information Contact Information Name: Jordan Henson E-Mail: [JtHenson@salud.unm.edu](JtHenson@salud.unm.edu) Phone: 505-500-7390 text or call (For emergencies) Office No.: SCC 213 Office Hours: Preferred Method of Contact: Thursday 0930-1330 and by appointment [https://calendly.com/hensonj](https://calendly.com/hensonj) UNM Email Instructor Response Time Communication I routinely check my email on weekdays. You can anticipate a 24-to-48-hour response from me, Monday – Friday. I will try to respond to all weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday) emails and postings by 8am on Monday or sooner. Please use [JtHenson@salud.unm.edu](JtHenson@salud.unm.edu) for all emails and do not forget to include your student ID with initial email communications. Grading Graded assignments are routinely returned to students within 7 days after an assignment has been submitted. If grading is delayed, students will be notified by the instructor. Course Information Course Description This course will cover health care across the lifespan with the focus on chronic conditions. Concepts covered are related to oxygenation and hemostasis, homeostasis and regulations, protection and movement, and cognition and behavior processes. Clinical hours will be required for successful completion of this course. Clinical will be Pass/Fail. All students must receive a Pass grade for the clinical portion to pass the course. The student must receive a Satisfactory on the Summative evaluation and the student must pass all skill competencies. Course Objectives (Mapping of Course Objectives with Corresponding Level Objectives [L\# .O\#]/Program Objectives [P\#]) Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: 1. Demonstrate ethical practice in the delivery of nursing care to patients with chronic conditions. [L3 . 1/P1] 2. Apply understanding of the principles of safe nursing care for patients with chronic conditions. {L3 .2/P2] 3. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate evidence-based protocols when providing nursing care to patients with chronic conditions. [L3 .3/P3] 4. Apply understanding of appropriate health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments in the care of patients with chronic conditions. [L3 .4/P4] 5. Communicate effectively with patients with chronic conditions and health care team members. [L3 .5/P5] 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the technology used in the care of patients with chronic conditions. [L3 .6/P6] 7. Utilize the nursing process to deliver nursing care to patients with chronic conditions.[L3 . 1/P1, L3 .2/P2, L3 .3/P3, L3 .4/P4, L3 .5/P5, L3 .6/P6] ******************** Course Competencies (Mapping of Course Competencies with Corresponding Level Objectives [L\# .O\#]/Program Objectives [P\#]) Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: 1. Apply patient’s values, beliefs and attitudes to the patient’s plan of care. [L3 . 1/P1] 2. Using effective communication, apply the patient’s expressed values, beliefs, and attitudes to nursing care. [L3 . 1/P1] 3. Identify health care resources for diverse patient populations at the local, regional, and national levels. [L3 . 1/P1] 4. Identify factors present in clinical settings that promote or hinder a culture of safety and caring. [L3 .2/P2] 5. Anticipate, identify, and eliminate potentially harmful situations in nursing the patient with chronic illness. [L3 .2/P2] 6. Interpret and evaluate system contributions and staff response to clinical errors and near misses in nursing the patient with chronic illness, with guidance. [L3 .2/P2] 7. Implement evidence-based procedures to reduce harm, promote safety, and imp

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What are the communication and email expectations for the instructor?

The instructor checks email on weekdays and provides a 24–48 hour response Monday to Friday. Weekend emails and postings are addressed by 8am on Monday or sooner, and students must include their student ID in initial communications.

How is grading handled in the course?

Graded assignments are routinely returned within 7 days after submission. If grading is delayed, students are notified.

What must students achieve to successfully complete the clinical portion?

Clinical is Pass/Fail, and all students must receive a Pass grade for the course to be passed. Students also need a Satisfactory on the summative evaluation and must pass all skill competencies.

Sep 27, 2026

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