NU 611 - Clinical Decision-Making

This course is an examination of the processes applicable to clinical decision making. Models for clinical decision making will be presented. An overview of key assessments and the wide range of clinical activity categories that impact clinical decision making will be provided. Application of course concepts will be accomplished through engagement with hypothetical clinical scenarios. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/90/90 Prerequisites: NU 500 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing, NU 560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice, NU 610 Advanced Health Assessment, and NU 621 Advanced Pathophysiology. Corequisite: NU 636 Advanced Pharmacology.