This course introduces clinical judgment using a structured model and framework of critical thinking skills and strategies used by the Registered Nurse. The student applies the learned critical thinking skills and strategies that support the clinical judgment needed when using the nursing process in planning safe patient care as well as dealing with system issues in the current healthcare environment. This course provides the foundation for the clinical judgment process applied throughout all nursing courses.

This course focuses on fundamental concepts necessary for safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care of diverse patients with well-defined healthcare concerns with a focus on care of the elderly. The course will also examine the patient as they relate to the family and the community. Analysis of the older/elderly adult will be conducted throughout. This course offers an introduction to concepts related to professional practice such as: legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse, nursing process, activities of daily living, communication, nutrition, hygiene and physical assessment, basic pharmacology and therapeutic measures. Students also begin to apply these concepts to adaptation to daily living that occur during illness. Finally, student will receive an introduction to critical thinking, evidence-based practice and patient teaching. Select nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory; theory, patient care skills, and clinical judgment are applied in various clinical settings.

Prerequisites: NUR 121, NUR 125

This course expands on acquisition of nursing theory and practice which is then applied to the care of diverse adult patients with acute and chronic health conditions and the care of patients with various mental health needs, their families, and other support persons. Application of knowledge, patient care skills, and clinical judgment occurs in a variety of clinical settings.

Prerequisits: NUR 175 and ENG 102

This course expands on acquisition of nursing theory and practice which is then applied to the care of diverse adult childbearing women/newborns and children. Application of knowledge, patient care skills, and clinical judgment occurs in a variety of clinical settings.

This course expands on acquisition of nursing theory and practice which is then applied to the care of diverse adult patients with complex health conditions. Application of knowledge, patient care skills, and clinical judgment occurs in a variety of clinical settings.

This advanced, comprehensive course provides a synthesis of all nursing concepts and content taught throughout the program. This course enables the individual student to recognize areas that need enhancement prior to entering Registered Nursing practice and includes a review for the NCLEX-RN with strategies for success.