Nursing Process V

Catalog description

This course builds upon previous instruction and incorporates higher level nursing care, critical thinking, and clinical decision making. The student will learn to function in higher level situations by utilizing the nursing process as a framework for caring for patients with complex healthcare needs related to all body systems. The student will learn basic care methodology for clients in critical care, and surgical care settings. Concepts of holism, human needs, growth and development, communications, safety, and wellness-illness across the life span are incorporated. Clinical experience continues to build upon previous instruction and allows the student to deliver higher level nursing care. Prerequisite and Corequisites: Successful Completion of all First and Second Semester RNUR courses.