NU 407 - Adult Health III Lecture/Lab

6 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: NU 305. This theory/clinical course is the third of a series of courses covering care of the adult patient. The course focuses on the acquisition and application of advanced concepts for safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the acutely ill patient experiencing complex, multiple systems disorders encountered in the acute and critical care settings. It focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate and emphasizes the nurse’s skill as care giver and communicator. The theoretical concepts incorporate critical thinking, quality improvement, collaboration, and information technology as they relate to care of diverse patients with complex conditions in a variety of settings. The course integrates standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse when caring for patients undergoing medication/surgical interventions. (SP)