COURSE DESCRIPTION
Builds upon the concepts, processes and competencies developed in NURS 300 and NURS 302. Focuses upon nursing care for clients in acute care settings who are experiencing alterations in respiratory, cardiac, hematologic and endocrine function. Includes nursing care of clients with mental and emotional health disorders. Expands physical assessment skills in the nursing areas of focus. The nursing process, teaching/learning, clinical judgment and concepts of communication are applied in class and clinical experiences.