NU 302 - Adult Health II^

This course is the second in a series of three adult health classes. The course expands the knowledge base of learners with continued application of the nursing process to holistic care in the role of health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. Emphasis is on the complexity of the healthcare needs of acutely ill patients, clients, and families. Use of critical thinking skills, evidence-based nursing interventions, and cost-wise planning will be stressed as care is provided to clients across the life span. The student will participate in delegation of tasks, supervision of non-licensed staff, and management of patient groups in specialty settings. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/135/180 Prerequisites: NU 215 Transition to RN Practice with Lab or NU 216 Adult Health I ^. Corequisite: None.