NUR 2213C — Clinical Nursing II
minimum grade of C Clinical Nursing II is designed to provide the student with additional theory and practice in more complex and specialized medical/surgical areas of nursing. Students are expected to apply facts and scientific principles from previous courses. Utilizing a systems framework, students are introduced to gerontology and holistic care of the older adult. Pathological conditions of the cardiopulmonary, vascular, respiratory, genitourinary, neurological, hepatic, and biliary systems are covered. Content related to oncology. fluids and electrolytes, hemodynamics, bums, and mechanical ventilation are also examined. Ethical decision making, clinical problem solving, diversity, and holism continue to be keys concepts in this course. Students are expected to formulate and apply nursing care plans based on thorough assessment of patients in the clinical setting and on knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial needs of the patient. Key concepts of nutrition are integrated into the material and course content.