NURS 210 - Nursing IV

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): NURS 101, NURS 110, NURS 115, NURS 120, NURS 125, NURS 200, NURS 230, BIOL 220, BIOL 225, BIOL 230, ENGL 100 or ENGL 200, PSYC 100
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): NURS 240, and concurrent enrollment or completion of NURS 220 or NURS 255

Evidence-based practice serves as a foundation for the care of complex, diverse clients with various physiological disorders and associated psychological effects. This course will address nursing care issues from a multi-disciplinary collaborative perspective. Critical thinking, prioritization and delegation are emphasized in the nursing care of diverse complex clients.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Integrate evidenced-based concepts into the collaborative care for diverse clients using the nursing process.
Implement strategies of communication, critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, and prioritization to deliver safe care.
Relate increasingly complex pharmacological principles to client needs.