NURS 235 - Nursing IV

4-9-7
Continues to build on the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, the designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars of acute, life threatening health conditions are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing. In applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of groups of patients with altered health in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. The patient as a member of a community is an additional aspect of this course. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 220, 225, 223, and Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours). Corequisite(s): Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours)