NURS2424

This clinical course focuses on synthesizing the theoretical concepts of assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, communication, evidence based practice and informatics. Professional behavior concepts are implemented related to accountability, advocacy, ethical and legal issues in nursing practice. The concepts of teamwork, collaboration and leading and managing of care are applied in the provision of care for multiple patients with complex biophysical and psychosocial care needs in varied health care and rural community settings.Student Learning Outcomes

• Manage nursing care that is client centered and based on the holistic needs of clients, families and diverse populations with complex health needs.
• Demonstrate advanced nursing skills when providing holistic care for clients with complex health problems across the lifespan.
• Formulate nursing judgments when prioritizing care for patients with complex health problems.
• Implement evidence based interventions that reduce the risk of harm and promote the health of clients with complex health problems.
• Apply communication technologies to promote safe clinical decisions.
• Practice professional nursing in an ethical and legal manner that integrates integrity and accountability.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by organizing, delegating and assigning nursing activities to implement the plan of care.
• Participate effectively as individuals within the interdisciplinary team with open communication, mutual respect and shared decision making.
• Incorporate concepts of evidence based practice, cost containment and current technology to improve the quality of care for patients and families within varied health care systems.