Description
Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of the adult patient in foundational care situations. Analysis of current evidence-based practice standards for the care of adults with an integration of health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and the development of safe, patient-centered nursing interventions for acute and chronic health disorders. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for adults. Foundational development of clinical judgement and reasoning skills in diverse adult populations. Prereq: BIO 225, BIO 255, NUR 305, NUR 315, NUR 317,