Students participate in group dynamics and the interdisciplinary team process. The impact of cultural diversity, societal norms and personal values on nurse and patient behavior is examined. The focus of this course is on application of the nursing process to meet the complex healthcare needs of patients during adulthood and senescence. Health patterns provide the framework for assessing patients with common health problems. Therapeutic communication skills are refined and applied to complex patient care situations.
Students integrate organizational skills in order to manage care for multiple patients.
The laboratory component of the course focuses on refinement and integration of physical assessment skills. This course provides an integrated review of in pharmacology and medication administration. Classes focus on actions and side effects of selected drug classifications. Students will apply the material and skills from this class during clinical experiences in NUR 280 where they shadow nurses giving meds and administer medication to groups of patients, with direct faculty supervision. This course assists students in the transition from the student role to the graduate role.