NURS 11083 - (was 1310) Adult Nursing I: Acute Care

Three (1.5 theory; 1.5 lab) credit hours.

Was NURS 1310. Introduction to the nurse’s role in delivering patient-centered care as a multidisciplinary team member emphasizing the growth and development in older adulthood, fundamental nursing assessment, and interventions to promote functioning and comfort. Introduction to cultural considerations, pharmacology, physical and environmental safety, evidence-based practice, legal/ethical principles, quality improvement, and informatics is incorporated through exemplars of chronic health problems and physical changes requiring acute or long-term management. Learning activities include class and laboratory experiences in simulation, acute care, and community settings.

Prerequisites: NURS 10082, NURS 10282, and BIOL 23394 or BIOL 24004 and BIOL 24104
Concurrent: BIOL 23394 or BIOL 24004 and BIOL 24104