May be taken four times . NURS 217 Builds on the foundation of NURS 110 or 103 with the application of critical thinking as a method of exploring issues related to the nursing role as provider of care, manager of care, and as a member of the discipline. Health care trends and nursing concepts are examined from ethical, bioethical, and legal focus as a manager of care. Analyzes career development within a changing health care delivery system. 215C Curriculum continues with theoretical content and clinical experience in nursing care of medical-surgical patients with increased acuity.
Emphasis is on setting priorities for patient care through the use of the nursing process.
Management of nursing care for a group of patients is included. Related nursing skills are acquired. The course concludes with a preceptorship in a variety of health care settings. 203 Builds on the foundation of NURS 118 or 110 as a process for the development of complex thinking. This course has a dual focus.