Description
This Level II theory and clinical course focuses on the professional nurse?s role in the care of adults in the acute care setting. The three (3) hour theory component will explore humanistic nursing practice for clients experiencing more commonly encountered acute and chronic health care problems. The three (3) credit clinical component will be conducted two (2) days/week for a total of 117 hours/semester. The clinical experience will focus on the application of the nursing process as related to the biological, psychological, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of the adult client/family with acute and chronic health care needs. Prerequisites: All sciences; NUR 129, 139, 209, 229, 239; PSY 111; BIO 247, SOC 101/166. Corequisites: NUR 259, 289.