NURS 2550 - Adult Nursing III

Fives (3 theory; 2 lab) credit hours.

The focus of this course is to develop further the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to clinical decision-making in the delivery of nursing care to adults. Complex health problems will be incorporated through exemplars in which students must prioritize care as members of the multidisciplinary team. Laboratory experiences will include simulation and managing care for groups of patients and providing leadership within the nursing team, with emphasis on provision of evidence-based, patient-centered care in acute care settings. Competencies of safety, quality improvement, and informatics will be incorporated into laboratory experiences. Nine weeks.

Prerequisites: NURS 2410, NURS 2420, CHEM 1400 or CHEM 1402 or CHEM 1405.
Prerequisite/Concurrent: BIOL 2401.