COMPLEX HEALTHCARE

Catalog description

Complex Issues in Healthcare focuses on the role of the nurse in challenging healthcare situations. Students apply medical-surgical, legal and ethical principles to difficult patient situations. As the student applies these concepts, growth toward the professional behaviors of caring, role competence, critical thinking and self-directed learning are evidenced. Note: Prior to the first day of class, students must submit the following to the Nursing Department: current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification (CPR), the student health record requirements including physical form, vaccination record, drug screening and background check.