NU 415 - Adult Health III

6 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: NU 405, NU 412, NU 449. Corequisite: NU 405, NU 449. This theory/clinical course is the third in a series of courses covering the 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 patients experiencing complex, multi-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 a caregiver and communicator. The theoretical concepts incorporate critical thinking, quality improvement, collaboration, and information technology as they relate to the care of diverse patients with complex conditions in a variety of settings. The course integrates standards of practice with the legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse when caring for patients undergoing medical/surgical interventions.