NURS 5320 Health and Illness: Nursing Across the Lifespan

A greater sophistication of clinical reasoning is developed to achieve safe and quality outcomes using multiple ways of knowing including nursing knowledge. Emphasis is placed on managing the care of patients experiencing acute and chronic illnesses and promoting health across the lifespan. Strategies to empower and engage patients/designees in all aspects of the health care process are examined. Evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions that meet a patient's holistic health needs will be expanded. Perspectives of other health care members will be recognized in order to collaborate and work effectively as a team to provide interdisciplinary care. Technology and communication skills are integrated as methods to support safe processes of care.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: NURS 5205, NURS 5230, NURS 5240, NURS 5255,,NURS 5310, NURS 5311.

Corequisite

Corequisites: NURS 5225, NURS 5245, NURS 5235, NURS 5321.

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer