2019-2020 Catalog

NUR-202 Physical and Mental Health IV

This course continues to build upon the Nurse of the Future Core Competencies with analysis of nursing knowledge, critical thinking, therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, quality improvement and evidence-based nursing practice, as well as increased proficiency in basic and advanced psychomotor skills. The focus is on adult patients and families experiencing multisystem illnesses in a variety of settings. Competence in the role of the professional nurse as a leader within the health care system is obtained through teamwork and collaboration to achieve desired patient-centered outcomes. A capstone nursing care plan, older adult assessment and/or service learning project reinforce learning and proficiency in the application of the Nurse of the Future Core Competencies in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: COM 104, COM 105, COM 106 or COM 107, NUR 201 and SOC 105. Co-requisite: ENG 102 or ENG 104, NUR 206, and an elective in history or humanities and fine arts.

Credits

9

Prerequisite

COM 104, 105, 106 or 107, NUR 201 and SOC 105.

Course Types

CC-QR