Prerequisite

Successful completion of RNSG 2201, RNSG 2262, RNSG 2207, RNSG 2208, RNSG 2261.

Course Description (3-3-0)

This course explores the application of advanced concepts and skills for the development of the professional nurse's roles in complex nursing situations with adult clients/families with complex health needs involving multiple body systems in intermediate and critical care settings. Emphasis will focus on the knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values of nursing within a legal/ethical framework.

Learning Outcomes

Utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process as a framework for providing care for adult clients with complex health care needs involving multiple body systems in intermediate and critical care settings; and analyze the roles of the professional nurse in the provision of care for adult clients and families.

These outcomes can be achieved by the student demonstrating a final course average of 70% on the written components of the course: exams, quizzes and a final exam.

Corequisite

RNSG 2263 Clinical Course: Advanced Concepts of Adult Health