Health assessment throughout the life cycle is presented using concepts and theories from nursing, the humanities and sciences. Interviewing and therapeutic communication skills are developed. Integrates clinical laboratory experience. Also required of RN students. This course focuses on nursing interventions with patients experiencing acute health problems.
Emphasis is on critical thinking to achieve selected patient outcomes.
Intermediate clinical decision-making for individualized patient care. Focuses on ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the clinical environment and ability to integrate multidimensional aspects of therapeutic responsiveness in meeting health needs of clients. The significance of research in nursing is considered with emphasis on the scientific approach and its application in nursing practice. The major components of the research process are addressed. Also required of RN students.