NURM 202 - Synthesis of Professional Nursing Concepts

This course emphasizes the role of the accountable, responsible, registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients experiencing medical-surgical, pediatric and obstetrical commonly occurring health care problems. The student nurse gains experience in organizing, prioritizing and evaluation of care for a small group of patients in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on the application of increasing therapeutic communication skills, management and leaderships , current legal, ethical and social problems and teaching-learning principles. The course emphasizes health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention. Laboratory experiences are provided in the classroom laboratory setting including simulation as well as medical-surgical, pediatric and obstetrical units and any other clinical sites to meet the course outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, NURM 101, NURM 102, NURM 103, NURM 201, and satisfaction of a Standard Admission Exam or satisfaction of any needed developmental courses
Co-requisite(s): Humanities Gen Ed Requirement (6 credits)
3.5 lecture and 10.5 clinical hours per week
7 credit hours