- NURS 217 – Nurs Physical/Mental Hlth III (4)
- Prerequisites: NURS 101, NURS 102, NURS 210, NURS 214, NURS 215, BIOL 203, BIOL 204, BIOL 216 completion of NURS 216 or concurrent enrollment in NURS 216. Adult, child and infant CPR certification. This course builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge developed in Nursing 101,102, 214, and 215. The core concepts of individual, professional nursing, and health care are an organizing framework. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, intracranial regulation, cellular regulation, immunity, and mobility. The role of the nurse as manager of care is further developed with increased autonomy and an emphasis on the development of leadership skills. The student will integrate theory into practice by caring for adult and older adult patients in acute care settings and the clinical preceptorship. The student is expected to demonstrate competency of selected advanced nursing skills in the Nursing Lab.