NURS 4626 Caring for the Acutely Ill

This course introduces nursing care required for individuals across the lifespan who have been diagnosed with acute physical or mental conditions.  Emphasis is on using evidence-based practice for professional collaborative management of acute illness.  A variety of clinical experiences will be used to apply caring, evidence-based, professional nursing care for persons experiencing acute illnesses. The focus will be on managing acute conditions, prevention of complications, patient safety and quality care.

Prerequisite

NURS 3615 & NURS 3617

Corequisite

Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in NURS 4329.