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NURS 343 - Nursing Care of the Individual: Theory

(3 units)
Concepts of professional values, critical thinking, care provider role, clinical management, communication, and legal and ethical aspects as applied to clients with acute physiological problems

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing major.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. integrate scientific, cultural and psychosocial concepts with the nursing process in a care provider role for individuals in an acute care setting.
2. differentiate normal from abnormal assessment and functional findings when using nursing process to optimize provision of care for individuals in an acute care setting.
3. identify professional values of human dignity and respect in designing care for individuals in acute care settings.
4. select nursing care strategies and self-care strategies that promote health reduce risk and prevent disease in individuals in acute care settings.
5. examine legal and ethical principles and values, which influence the practice of nursing.
6. integrate research findings that would support safe and effective practice and teamwork and team-based practices.
7. describe the economic, political, cultural, and social factors in individuals with acute care health problems.


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