Cmplx Prblms Acrs Care Cntm

0-5 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

The Focus of this course is on the therapeutic and restorative care of patients with problems of increasing complexity across the care continuum. Students will collaborate with members of the health care team in planning, implementing and evaluating care to clients with complex needs. Students will synthesize curriculum concepts to guide decision-making for individuals and families. Clinical experience will be provided in complex acute care settings. The foundation of this course is the Model of the Department of Nursing, which guides the development of knowledge and facilitates the understanding and application of nursing science. At the core of this model is Values Based Nursing, surrounded by the nurse-patient synergistic component. These values include individual and collective excellence, professional care and compassion, person centered orientation and commitment to human flourishing, commitment to the common good, and social justice.