Examination of selected principles related to the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Emphasis on clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving fluid and electrolytes; perioperative care; pain; respiratory disorders; peripheral vascular disorders; immunologic disorders; and infectious disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked or integrated approach. The concepts of communication, caring, community, and critical thinking are used throughout the course.
Prerequisites: ENGL-1301, HPRS-2300, BIOL-2401, BIOL-2402, BIOL-2420, RNSG-1115, RNSG-1413, RNSG-1262 ARTICULATION OPTION: RNSG-1229, HPRS-2300, PSYC-2301, ENGL-1301, BIOL-2401, BIOL-2402, BIOL-2420.
Corequisites: PSYC-2301, RNSG-2213, RNSG-1363 ARTICULATION OPTION: RNSG-2213, RNSG-1363, PSYC-2314.