NUR 2210 - Nursing Process IV

10 Credits

This course emphasizes the application of curricular concepts and evidence-based practice in the care of adults with complex medical-surgical conditions. Students apply the nursing process and utilize information literacy skills to demonstrate clinical decision-making and provide safe, patient-centered care for developmentally and culturally diverse patients across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.

Content integrates disease processes, physiological changes, behavioral health, and nutritional needs for patients with complex acute and high-acuity medical-surgical conditions as well as behavioral health disorders. Emphasis is placed on prioritization of care, collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and the application of quality improvement strategies. Students further develop therapeutic communication skills, self-awareness, and professionalism, with attention to ethical and legal responsibilities, quality and safety, and the role of the nurse in
high-acuity and behavioral health environments.

Clinical learning experiences occur in medical-surgical, acute care, and/or behavioral health settings. Morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend clinical hours may be required. Clinicals take place either off campus at an affiliated healthcare facility or on campus in the simulation center. A medication calculation test will be administered, and students must achieve a minimum score of 90% to pass the course.

Prerequisite: NUR 2107 Nursing Process III , PSYC 1103 General Psychology* , all passed with a grade of “C” or better

Pre or Corequisite: ENG 1123 English Composition II*

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate caring behaviors with patients, families, and the interprofessional health care team. (GEO 4)
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members in care delivery. (GEO 1, 3, 4)
Apply critical thinking when managing and delegating care for complex patients. (GEO 2, 3)
Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide safe, quality care in a variety of health care settings. (GEO 2, 3)
Deliver holistic, culturally sensitive care to diverse patients and families. (GEO 4)
Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and electronic formats with patients, families, peers, faculty, and the healthcare team. (GEO 1, 4)
Demonstrate leadership and accountability in collaboration with the healthcare team. (GEO 1, 3, 4)
Practice within legal and ethical standards for the Associate Degree Nurse. (GEO 3, 4)