Course info

(Traditional and LPN-BSN) NRSG 410 is the first of two courses that apply all the content taught in the curriculum to the care of patients experiencing high acuity complex conditions across the lifespan. This synthesis course integrates the information taught throughout the program by focusing on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for patients who meet the AACN Synergy Criteria of minimally resilient, highly vulnerable, minimally stable and highly complex. Students will collect and interpret complex patient data; make clinical judgments based on the beginning practitioner's ability to recognize patterns and trends which may predict the direction of the illness, students will sort out extraneous details; focus on key elements of each case while recognizing their professional limits and seek appropriate assistance. Students will incorporate critical thinking, quality improvement, collaboration, and information technology as they plan and provide evidence-based care for patients experiencing alterations in health which identifies these patients as experiencing highly acute complex conditions in a variety of high acuity health care settings. Integration of the ANA Standards of Practice and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse are incorporated when caring for complex patients. Students will evaluate the patient's ability to participate in care, decision making, predictability and resource availability as they provide culturally appropriate care. Application of knowledge will be through the use of case studies, simulations, clinical experiences and preceptorship. (2 semester hours lecture and 3 semester hours clinical). Pre-Requisites: NRSG 370, and NRSG 380. Co-Requisites: NRSG 420, NRSG 430, and NRSG 440. 08/29/2020-12/12/2020 Lecture Saturday 08:00AM - 12:50PM, Myers Hall, Room MAUD