NURS 220 - Nursing III

4-9-7
Continues 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 non-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 identifying and applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of two or more 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 focus of the course is on both adult and pediatric patients. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: MATH 120 or MATH 128 or MATH 130, and BIOL 211, ENGL 102, NURS 125, 127, and 129. The following prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently: NURS 225, 223, and Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours).