NURS 115 Curriculum continues with theoretical content and clinical experience related to nursing care of surgical patients and chronically ill medical patients. Emphasis is on utilization of the nursing process. Related nursing skills are acquired. The nursing process and components of critical thinking are introduced in this course. Focus is placed on the care of stable clients with expected or predictable outcomes.
Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as a provider of care and member of a discipline.
117 Builds on the foundation of NURS 117 with the application of the nursing process and critical thinking in the care of individuals and their families across the life span. Nursing care for child-bearing families and pediatric clients is included in this course. Concepts are expanded to include the recognition of changes in clients with predictable outcomes and the utilization of appropriate interventions. Emphasis is placed on client teaching, collaboration with family members, and shared decision making. Transcultural and adult developmental stage considerations are also included.