Description
As a continuation of NRS 307, this course develops professional nursing competencies of clinical judgement, communication, person-centered care, evidence-based practice, teamwork & collaboration, safety, quality improvement, and informatics necessary to provide quality health care to patients with complex and chronic health conditions. Theory and clinical experiences are correlated to allow the student to develop skills in the utilization of the nursing process, and employ knowledge emphasizing care coordination and patient selfmanagement. Students will engage in professional discussion of psycho-social and physiological concepts pertaining to patients with complex and chronic health conditions. Total Clinical experiences are in acute, outpatient, and simulated settings. Students will leave this course prepared for their senior-level precepted internship experience. Prerequisites: NRS 303, NRS 305, NRS 307, NRS 309, NRS 312, NRS 313 . Co-requisite: None
Total Credits: 5
Theory: 3 hr.