NRSG238 Complex Care of the Adult

This course examines theory and practice related to nursing care of clients experiencing complex life threatening and/or terminal illnesses or injury. Concepts regarding holistic, patient-centered nursing care apply to seriously ill clients in the acute care/critical care setting with a focus on end of life issues. Team goals in the critical care setting are explored as students develop leadership roles. Learning laboratory sessions include validation of advanced psychomotor nursing skills such as EKG interpretation and quality improvement activities. Skills proficiency must be demonstrated to successfully complete the course.

Prerequisite

NRSG232, NRSG233, NRSG234, NRSG235

Corequisite

NRSG236, NRSG237, NRSG239

Credits

4

Distribution

Health

Notes

This course is no longer offered.