NU 305 - Adult Health II

6 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: NU 303, BI 303. This theory/clinical course is the second of a series of courses and presents additional medical/surgical concepts. The course focuses on the acquisition and application of the theoretical basis for safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the patient undergoing medical/surgical interventions. The course focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate and emphasizes the nurse’s skill as care giver and communicator. The theoretical content incorporates critical thinking, quality improvement, collaboration, and information technology as they relate to the care of diverse patients with both acute and chronic conditions in a variety of settings. It integrates standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse when caring for patients undergoing medication/surgical interventions. (SP)