NRSG 245 - Adult Nursing II Clinical

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 234, NRSG 235, NRSG 236, NRSG 237, and NRSG 256.
Corequisite(s): NRSG 244.
In this clinical experience the student will provide care for individuals and families experiencing acute health alterations, and those associated with chronic disease processes. Students use the nursing process to systematically analyze information to plan and implement nursing interventions which are individualized and founded on evidence-based practice. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Demonstrate application of the nursing process in providing safe and effective care for the ill adult patient.
Apply current nutrition principles to the treatment of disease.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide culturally competent patient centered care.
Demonstrate appropriate skills of delegation in the planning and organizing and planning of nursing care for the ill adult.
Develop teaching plans based on the assessment of the ill patient’s health learning needs.
Create discharge plans to meet the needs of patients recovering from illness.