Advanced Adult Health Nursing

Catalog description

This course develops advanced knowledge and skills required for adult health nursing roles. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized, focusing on complex health needs. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Course Learning Outcomes 1. Utilize a holistic approach to identify health promotion and therapeutic needs of individuals. 2. Incorporate evolving social, cultural, and health care delivery trends in the provision of optimal health care to adults. 3. Apply theory guided, evidence-based practice to provide quality care to adults. 4. Evaluate outcomes to provide quality care to adults. 5. Demonstrate effective communication in collaboration with individuals and the interdisciplinary health care team. 6. Integrate teaching-learning strategies in the delivery of health care to individuals and their families. 7. Articulate personal goals for professional development in the adult health nursing setting. 8. Demonstrate accountability for health practice within the legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession in the care of adults. 9. Demonstrate leadership in coordination of health care and management of resources, technology, finance and personnel in the care of adults. 10. Utilize continuous improvement processes to promote positive health outcomes and quality of life for adults. View Class Schedule