Opportunities to develop critical thinking skills in the analysis of information related to the nursing management of more complex patients in acute care settings. Emphasis will be placed upon concepts involved in the interaction of pathophysiological processes, the treatment regimen and the client as a person. Exploring acute care diagnostic and monitoring functions will be emphasized. Students will have an opportunity to develop skills in clinical judgement in acute care situations. Students will have an opportunity apply concepts in simulated settings. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Prerequisite(s): NURS 221.3 Note: Students with credit for NURS 332.3 will not receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.
Opportunities to develop critical thinking skills in the analysis of information related to the nursing management of more complex patients in acute care settings. Emphasis will be placed upon concepts involved in the interaction of pathophysiological processes, the treatment regimen and the client as a person. Exploring acute care diagnostic and monitoring functions will be emphasized. Students will have an opportunity to develop skills in clinical judgement in acute care situations. Students will have an opportunity apply concepts in simulated settings. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Prerequisite(s): NURS 221.3 Note: Students with credit for NURS 332.3 will not receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.
