Advanced Concepts of Nursing

This course focuses on the transition of the student nurse to the role of graduate nurse managing the care of a group of clients. Quality improvement, safety, delegation, ethical, legal, political, disaster, and global and social issues affecting health care are explored. Emphasis is placed on building a relationship with each client to plan holistic care using assessment, prioritization, clinical decision-making, evidence-based research, and client education. Therapeutic communication, professional behaviors, integrity, teamwork, and accountability are reviewed. Clinical experience is provided in a variety of settings.

Note: Clinical may be scheduled early mornings, afternoons or evenings and is dependent on clinical site. Clinical sites and times will be given at the first class meeting. Prereq, Program admission, C or better in NUR200 and NUR205 Coreq, Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) or equivalent and documentation of current immunizations