Nursing Care of the Adult Population

2 credits · School of Nursing

This clinical experience course engages learners in the integration of new and existing knowledge and evidence, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors in the application of the nursing process and clinical judgment to clinical situations with diverse adults and older adults experiencing complex acute and chronic illness. Concepts of wellness, inclusivity, family integrity, patient teaching, and patient advocacy provide a foundation for person-centered care. Emphasis will be placed on application and adaptation of competencies and integration of advanced skills as required for the provision of safe, ethical, person-centered care. Principles of early identification and intervention on condition changes and complications will inform reduction of risk and management of complex acute and chronic illness states. Learners will use principles of leadership, communication, and teamwork as members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Prerequisites: 5600, 5610, 5615, 5625, 6022 and 8212. Corequisites: 5702, 5703 and 8214. [2]