This course focuses on the care of adult patients with complex medical/surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on helping patients and their families cope with alterations in body functions. Concepts of pharmacology, health promotion and education, evidence based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe care to patients and selected groups in a variety of settings. (5 hrs. class, 3 hrs. lab/clinical per week)

Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 8.0
Lecture hours: 5.0
Lab hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• Fall
• Corequisite: NURS 4431, NURS 4440
• All junior level nursing courses