NURS 432 - Medical/Surgical Nursing Interventions: Approaches to Care of the Adult III

5 Credit(s)

The course provides the student with opportunities to increase nursing knowledge, integrate evidence-based findings, refine technical skills, develop proficiency in communication, and use the nursing process in providing culturally competent care to adult patients with complex acute and long-term health care needs. Prioritization of care through the use of clinical problem solving and decision-making is discussed and applied. The clinical focus is on complex multi-system problems that involve individuals with diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds in acute care settings. Opportunities for collaboration with other health care providers in the planning of care are provided. Demonstration of professional and ethical behaviors is stressed.

(3 credits theory; 2 credits clinical; 84 hours clinical) 5 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of junior level courses.Corequisite(s): NURS 405 . (3 credits theory; 2 credits clinical; 84 hours clinical)