Complex Care Theory

Catalog description

This course builds upon prior nursing coursework and focuses on the care of patients with complex acute and chronic conditions. It emphasizes an evidence-based approach to nursing assessments, sound clinical judgment, and the delivery of effective and efficient nursing care. Ethical decision-making is guided by life span and developmental factors, cultural influences, and legal considerations. These elements affect the delivery of nursing care and influence patient decisions regarding treatment or palliative care in the acute care setting. A minimum grade of C is required for nursing courses.