Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Complex Health Problems: Part B

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In-depth study of care of patients with acute and complex health problems, utilizing evidence based practice. NURS 405B - Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Complex Health Problems: Part B (4) NURS 405B focuses on nursing care of adult clients with acute and complex health problems related to all major systems of the body. The emphasis is on enhancing critical thinking skills necessary for making sound nursing judgments and the demonstration of self-direction in providing nursing care for clients with complex medical surgical problems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Synthesize knowledge from nursing and contributing discipline to maximize client care outcomes; Recognize pathophysiological and pharmacological aspects related to the nursing care of the adult client; Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively including the use of technology with patients, families and the health care team; Promote factors that create a culture of safety and caring for the adult client; Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive and systematic assessment and take appropriate nursing actions for the client with complex health problems; Collaborate with colleagues from nursing and related disciplines using empirical and theoretical resources when defining nursing care priorities and determining nursing actions; Utilize assessment data and technology to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions specific to the complex health problems of the adult client; Participate in activities that advance the personal ain the professional specialty of adult medical-surgical nursing; Practice legal, ethical and professional accountability in the delivery of care to the adult medical-surgical client; Apply evidence based practice to maximize client outcomes in health promotional and educational activities for the complex health needs of the adult client; Demonstrate current and relevant knowledge of the social, health, behavioral and psychological sciences that can be applied to nursing practice for the adult client; Demonstrate increasing self direction and confidence in providing nursing care for the adult client with complex health needs; Demonstrate the role of professional nurse as a client advocate; Demonstrate the ability to assess risk and actively promote the well being, safety, and security (patients and coworkers) in the work environment; Demonstrate the ability with guidance to lead and coordinate a team, delegating care appropriately and safely; Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the adult client with complex care needs. Teaching strategies include lecture, discussion, laboratory simulation and clinical experiences. The course is offered fall semester with approximately 120 students enrolled (60 at UP and 60 at HMC) with clinical sections limited to 10 students per section.