NURE 132 - Nursing II

This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 130/NURE 131. It explores the roles of the professional nurse as a member of the health care team utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills with expansion of health assessment techniques while caring for adults experiencing acute/chronic disruptions of existing patterns of normalcy. The student will be utilizing the nursing process, developing and refining clinical skills as well as establishing priorities in predictable health care situations. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom, Learning/ Simulation Center and in multi-cultural adult medical/surgical facilities and the community.
Prerequisites: NURE 131, NREL 131, BIO 106, PSY 101, and GPA 2.5.
Co-requisites BIO 108, PSY 204, NREL 132. 15 week course. 4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week.
8 credit hours.