Art & Sci of Adv Nursing

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This course prepares the student to integrate knowledge from all previous courses emphasizing the interrelatedness of the mind, body, and spirit. Emphasis is placed on advanced nursing assessment of the whole person including physiologic, psychological, cultural, social/family, spiritual and quality of life impact due to illness. Acute critical illness, chronic illness, and end of life care models are studied. Emphasis is on preservation of physiologic, psychological, and sociocultural integrity and human dignity of persons and families. Evidence-based practice models are used to identify the best practice in the care of the complex client and family. Prerequisites: NURS560 and NURS562 and NURS563 and NURS564 and NURS565 Co-requisites: NURS651 Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: MIDAS Nursing Program College of Nursing Nursing