NURS 223 - Special Populations II

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Builds on information presented in the first and second level nursing courses and correlating content presented in Pharmacology III. In identifying and applying the nursing process in the care of patients with acute health status, specifically women throughout the life span, the learner will have opportunities to achieve basic competencies in in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice, and safety. Special emphasis will be given to assessment, nutritional, mental health, health language, and community considerations. 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 course may be taken concurrently: NURS 225.