NURS 2400 Professional Nursing Care of the Patient w/Complex Illness
This advanced course introduces the student to the patient and family with complex illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient-centeredness, and professionalism. This semester is focused on the vulnerable patient, which could include multisystem acute and chronic disease processes, and physiological, mental, and socioeconomic factors that put the patient at risk. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of NURS 2300 and NURS 2310. (3 lect., 16 clinical hours per week)
Major Topics
- Acid-base balance
- Metabolism
- Fluid and electrolytes
- Tissue integrity
- Gas exchange
- Perfusion
- Intracranial regulation
- Healthcare systems
- Emergency preparedness
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Participate in guiding safety and care management within the healthcare system.
2. Model the role of the beginning nurse in the provision of safe, quality nursing care.
3. Prioritize care of multiple patients with increasing independence using evidence and clinical judgment.
4. Evaluate leadership effectiveness within a variety of healthcare settings.
5. Coordinate healthcare delivery with the interprofessional team.
6. Coordinate individualized care for diverse patients.
7. Adapt communication techniques to strengthen relationships.
8. Model advocacy in nursing practice.
9. Exemplify the core values and principles of the nursing profession.
10. Maintain the legal and ethical standards of professional nursing practice.
11. Prioritize educational needs and evidence-based strategies to optimize outcomes.