NURS 223 - Special Populations II

1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 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 higher in: MATH 120 or MATH 128 or MATH 130, and BIOL 211, ENGL 102, NURS 125, NURS 127, NURS 129. Or NURS 132 and NURS 133. The following prerequisite course may be taken concurrently: NURS 225. Course/Lab Fee $80