NUR2210 — Nursing Process IV
10 Credits This course emphasizes the application of curricular concepts and evidence-based practice in the care of adults with complex medical-surgical conditions. Students apply the nursing process and utilize information literacy skills to demonstrate clinical decision-making and provide safe, patient-centered care for developmentally and culturally diverse patients across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Content integrates disease processes, physiological changes, behavioral health, and nutritional needs for patients with complex acute and high-acuity medical-surgical conditions as well as behavioral health disorders. Emphasis is placed on prioritization of care, collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and the application of quality improvement strategies. Students further develop therapeutic communication skills, self-awareness, and professionalism, with attention to ethical and legal responsibilities, quality and safety, and the role of the nurse in high-acuity and behavioral health environments. Clinical learning experiences occur in medical-surgical, acute care, and/or behavioral health settings. Morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend clinical hours may be required. Clinicals take place either off campus at an affiliated healthcare facility or on campus in the simulation center. A medication calculation test will be administered, and students must achieve a minimum score of 90% to pass the course. (GEO 4) Collaborate with pa
Prerequisites: NUR2107, PSYC1103