Integration of concepts from several preceding nursing courses with the addition of new concepts. This course to provide students with foundational knowledge essential to application of nursing care to maximize health by guiding clients through the health care experience. The emphasis is on nursing care of the adult including caring behaviors that integrate assessment to determine nursing interventions in the face of common health alterations. Students will develop an understanding of holistic nursing consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice (2010). The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course.

Integration of concepts from several preceding nursing courses with the addition of new concepts. This course to provide students with foundational knowledge essential to application of nursing care to maximize health by guiding clients through the health care experience. The emphasis is on nursing care of the adult including caring behaviors that integrate assessment to determine nursing interventions in the face of common health alterations. Students will develop an understanding of holistic nursing consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice (2010). The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course.

Integration of concepts from several preceding nursing courses with the addition of new concepts. This course to provide students with foundational knowledge essential to application of nursing care to maximize health by guiding clients through the health care experience. The emphasis is on nursing care of the adult including caring behaviors that integrate assessment to determine nursing interventions in the face of common health alterations. Students will develop an understanding of holistic nursing consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice (2010). The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course.

Integration of concepts from several preceding nursing courses with the addition of new concepts. This course to provide students with foundational knowledge essential to application of nursing care to maximize health by guiding clients through the health care experience. The emphasis is on nursing care of the adult including caring behaviors that integrate assessment to determine nursing interventions in the face of common health alterations. Students will develop an understanding of holistic nursing consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice (2010). The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course.

Examines nursing interventions in promoting health, guiding the health care experience and shaping the therapeutic environment for adults experiencing acute or chronic illness. Acute illness includes short-term, episodic illnesses and acute exacerbations of selected chronic health problems. Chronic illness is viewed as a significant life event within a person¿s biography that offers both challenges and opportunities to maximize health. Evidence-based standards of practice, consistent with the ANA (2010) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice for adults are integrated throughout the course.

Examines nursing interventions in promoting health, guiding the health care experience and shaping the therapeutic environment for adults experiencing acute or chronic illness. Acute illness includes short-term, episodic illnesses and acute exacerbations of selected chronic health problems. Chronic illness is viewed as a significant life event within a person¿s biography that offers both challenges and opportunities to maximize health. Evidence-based standards of practice, consistent with the ANA (2010) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice for adults are integrated throughout the course.

Experiential learning practicum (simulation and mentorship) provides students with repeated opportunities to apply and refine their clinical practice in the care of persons with complex health problems. Students will analyze the professional nursing role, promote health, guide the person, and shape the health care environment through advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective management of resources in acute and critical care environments.

Experiential learning practicum (simulation and mentorship) provides students with repeated opportunities to apply and refine their clinical practice in the care of persons with complex health problems. Students will analyze the professional nursing role, promote health, guide the person, and shape the health care environment through advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective management of resources in acute and critical care environments.